Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀστήρικτος”
Understanding astḗriktos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
unstable. - unfixed, i.e. (figuratively) vacillating
G793
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀστήρικτος
Phoneticas-tay'-rik-tos
Transliterationastḗriktos
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
unstable. - unfixed, i.e. (figuratively) vacillating
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Peter 2:14 | “Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with covetous practices; cursed children:” Word: ἀστήρικτος (astḗriktos) | |
| 2 Peter 3:16 | “As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction.” Word: ἀστήρικτος (astḗriktos) |