Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀχειροποίητος”
Understanding acheiropoíētos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
made without (not made with) hands. - unmanufactured, i.e. inartificial
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀχειροποίητος
Phoneticakh-i-rop-oy'-ay-tos
Transliterationacheiropoíētos
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
made without (not made with) hands. - unmanufactured, i.e. inartificial
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 14:58 | “We heard him say, I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and within three days I will build another made without hands.” Word: ἀχειροποίητος (acheiropoíētos) | |
| 2 Corinthians 5:1 | “For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.” Word: ἀχειροποίητος (acheiropoíētos) | |
| Colossians 2:11 | “In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ:” Word: ἀχειροποίητος (acheiropoíētos) |