Strong's Lexicon anomós: Lawless, without law Original Word: ἄνομος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek prefix "α-" (a-, meaning "without") and "νόμος" (nomos, meaning "law"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with "anomós" is "בְּלִיַּעַל" (beliyyaal, Strong's H1100), which means "worthlessness" or "wickedness," often used to describe those who act without regard for God's law. Usage: The term "anomós" is used in the New Testament to describe individuals or actions that are without law, lawless, or in violation of the law. It often carries a moral connotation, indicating a disregard for God's commandments or divine order. In a broader sense, it can refer to those who live without regard for any legal or moral standards. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of law (nomos) was central to societal order and governance. The Jewish understanding of law was deeply rooted in the Torah, which was seen as God's revealed will for His people. To be "anomós" was to live in opposition to this divine order, often associated with Gentiles or those outside the covenant community. In the early Christian context, "anomós" could also refer to false teachers or those who distorted the gospel message. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 460 anómōs (an adverb) – lawlessly, acting without God's light (the written revelation of the Bible). 460 (anómōs) particularly refers to pagan behavior (perspective). See 458 (anomia). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originadverb from anomos Definition lawlessly NASB Translation without the law (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 460: ἀνόμωςἀνόμως, adverb, without the law (see ἄνομος, 1), without a knowledge of the law: ἀνόμως ἁμαρτάνειν, to sin in ignorance of the Mosaic law, Romans 2:12; ἀπολλυσθαι to perish, but not by sentence of the Mosaic law, ibid. (ἀνόμως ζῆν to live ignorant of law and discipline, Isoc. panegyr. c. 10 § 39; ἀνόμως ἀπολλυσθαι to be slain contrary to law, as in wars, seditions, etc., ibid. c. 44 § 168. In Greek writings generally unjustly, wickedly, as 2 Macc. 8:17.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance lawlesslyAdverb from anomos; lawlessly, i.e. (specially) not amenable to (the Jewish) law -- without law. see GREEK anomos Forms and Transliterations ανομως ανόμως ἀνόμως anomos anomōs anómos anómōsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Romans 2:12 AdvGRK: Ὅσοι γὰρ ἀνόμως ἥμαρτον ἀνόμως NAS: have sinned without the Law KJV: have sinned without law shall INT: as many as indeed without law sinned without law Romans 2:12 Adv |
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