The meaning of “βέβηλος”
Understanding bébēlos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
profane (person). - accessible (as by crossing the door-way), i.e. (by implication, of Jewish notions) heathenish, wicke...
βέβηλος
profane (person). - accessible (as by crossing the door-way), i.e. (by implication, of Jewish notions) heathenish, wicked
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: βέβηλος (bébēlos) | |
| 1 Timothy 4:7 | “But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.” Word: βέβηλος (bébēlos) | |
| 1 Timothy 6:20 | “O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called:” Word: βέβηλος (bébēlos) | |
| 2 Timothy 2:16 | “But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.” Word: βέβηλος (bébēlos) | |
| Hebrews 12:16 | “Lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of meat sold his birthright.” Word: βέβηλος (bébēlos) |