Strong's Lexicon akatagnóstos: Blameless, beyond reproach, not condemned Original Word: ἀκατάγνωστος Word Origin: From the Greek prefix ἀ- (a-, "not") and καταγινώσκω (kataginōskō, "to condemn" or "to find fault") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "akatagnóstos," the concept of being blameless or without fault is present in the Old Testament. Words like תָּמִים (tamim, Strong's H8549), meaning "blameless" or "perfect," capture a similar idea. Usage: The term "akatagnóstos" is used to describe someone or something that is free from blame or condemnation. It conveys the idea of being irreproachable or without fault in a moral or ethical sense. In the New Testament, it is used to emphasize the integrity and uprightness expected of believers, particularly in their conduct and character. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, honor and reputation were highly valued, and being considered blameless was a significant social asset. The concept of being "beyond reproach" was not only a personal virtue but also a communal expectation, especially for leaders and public figures. In the early Christian context, this term would have been particularly important for church leaders and members, as they were called to live lives that reflected the teachings of Christ and stood out in a morally diverse society. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom alpha (as a neg. prefix) and kataginóskó Definition not to be condemned, beyond reproach NASB Translation beyond reproach (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 176: ἀκατάγνωστοςἀκατάγνωστος, (καταγινώσκω), that cannot be condemned, not to be censured: Titus 2:8. (2 Macc. 4:47, and several times in ecclesiastical writings.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance beyond reproachFrom a (as a negative particle) and a derivative of kataginosko; unblamable -- that cannot be condemned. see GREEK a see GREEK kataginosko Forms and Transliterations ακαταγνωστον ακατάγνωστον ἀκατάγνωστον akatagnoston akatagnōston akatágnoston akatágnōstonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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