The meaning of “ἀξίως”
Understanding axíōs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
adverb from ἄξιος as becometh, after a godly sort, worthily(-thy). - appropriately
ἀξίως
adverb from ἄξιος as becometh, after a godly sort, worthily(-thy). - appropriately
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 16:2 | “That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also.” Word: ἀξίως (axíōs) | |
| Ephesians 4:1 | “I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,” Word: ἀξίως (axíōs) | |
| Philippians 1:27 | “Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;” Word: ἀξίως (axíōs) | |
| Colossians 1:10 | “That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;” Word: ἀξίως (axíōs) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 2:12 | “That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.” Word: ἀξίως (axíōs) |