The meaning of “ἄτιμος”
Understanding átimos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
despised, without honour, less honourable (comparative degree). - (negatively) unhonoured or (positively) dishonoured
ἄτιμος
despised, without honour, less honourable (comparative degree). - (negatively) unhonoured or (positively) dishonoured
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 13:57 | “And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house.” Word: ἄτιμος (átimos) | |
| Mark 6:4 | “But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house.” Word: ἄτιμος (átimos) | |
| 1 Corinthians 4:10 | “We are fools for Christ’s sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honourable, but we are despised.” Word: ἄτιμος (átimos) | |
| 1 Corinthians 12:23 | “And those members of the body, which we think to be less honourable, upon these we bestow more abundant honour; and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness.” Word: ἄτιμος (átimos) |