The meaning of “ἀσεβής”
Understanding asebḗs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
ungodly (man). - irreverent, i.e. (by extension) impious or wicked
ἀσεβής
ungodly (man). - irreverent, i.e. (by extension) impious or wicked
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 5:6 | “For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.” Word: ἀσεβής (asebḗs) | |
| 1 Timothy 1:9 | “Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers,” Word: ἀσεβής (asebḗs) | |
| 1 Peter 4:18 | “And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?” Word: ἀσεβής (asebḗs) | |
| 2 Peter 3:7 | “But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men.” Word: ἀσεβής (asebḗs) | |
| Jude 1:15 | “To execute judgment upon all, and to convince all that are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have ungodly committed, and of all their hard speeches which ungodly sinners have spoken against him.” Word: ἀσεβής (asebḗs) |