Strong's Lexicon athesmos: Lawless, unprincipled, unrighteous Original Word: ἄθεσμος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek prefix "a-" (meaning "not" or "without") and "thesmos" (meaning "law" or "custom"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "athesmos," similar concepts can be found in words like "רָשָׁע" (rasha, Strong's Hebrew 7563), meaning wicked or unrighteous. Usage: The term "athesmos" is used to describe individuals or actions that are contrary to divine law or moral order. It conveys a sense of being without regard for God's commandments or ethical standards. In the New Testament, it is often used to highlight the moral corruption and rebellious nature of certain people. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, adherence to laws and customs was a significant aspect of societal order. The term "athesmos" would have been understood as a serious accusation, implying a rejection of both divine and societal norms. In the context of early Christianity, this term would have been particularly poignant, as Christians were called to live in contrast to the prevailing pagan culture, adhering to the teachings of Christ and the apostles. HELPS Word-studies 113 áthesmos (from 1 /A "not" and 5087 /títhēmi, "set in place") – properly, not in acceptable order ("out of place"). [In ancient secular Greek, 114 (athetéō) referred to what was "illegal (contrary to statute)," as in Plutarch (1:712b; cf. TDNT 1:167).] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom alpha (as a neg. prefix) and thesmos (law, custom) Definition lawless NASB Translation unprincipled men (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 113: ἄθεσμοςἄθεσμος, (θεσμός), lawless (A. V. wicked); of one who breaks through the restraints of law and gratifies his lusts: 2 Peter 2:7; 2 Peter 3:17. (the Sept., Diodorus, Philo, Josephus, Plutarch.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance lawless, wicked. From a (as a negative particle) and a derivative of tithemi (in the sense of enacting); lawless, i.e. (by implication) criminal -- wicked. see GREEK a see GREEK tithemi Forms and Transliterations αθεσμων αθέσμων ἀθέσμων athesmon athesmōn athésmon athésmōnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Peter 2:7 Adj-GMPGRK: τῆς τῶν ἀθέσμων ἐν ἀσελγείᾳ NAS: conduct of unprincipled men KJV: the filthy conversation of the wicked: INT: the of the lawless in sensuality 2 Peter 3:17 Adj-GMP |
|
