Berean Strong's Lexicon agathosune: Goodness Original Word: ἀγαθωσύνη Word Origin: Derived from ἀγαθός (agathos), meaning "good." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H2896 (טוֹב, tov): Often translated as "good," this Hebrew word shares a similar meaning, denoting that which is pleasant, agreeable, or beneficial, and is frequently used to describe God's creation and His moral standards. Usage: The term "agathosune" refers to an intrinsic goodness, a moral quality that reflects uprightness of heart and life. It is a virtue that encompasses kindness, benevolence, and a desire to do what is right according to God's standards. In the New Testament, it is often associated with the fruit of the Spirit, indicating a quality that is produced in believers by the Holy Spirit. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, virtues were highly esteemed, and "goodness" was often discussed by philosophers. However, the biblical concept of "agathosune" goes beyond mere ethical behavior or societal norms. It is rooted in the character of God Himself, who is the ultimate standard of goodness. This divine goodness is not just an abstract quality but is demonstrated through actions that reflect God's love and righteousness. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 19 agathōsýnē (from 18 /agathós, "inherently good," see there) – properly, intrinsic goodness (especially as a unique quality and condition, note the -synē suffix); as relating to believers, the goodness that comes from God (Souter) and showing itself in spiritual, moral excellence (virtue). 19 (agathōsynē) occurs four times in the NT, and is apparently strictly a biblical term, i.e. it does not seem to appear at all in secular Greek/the papyri (see N. Turner, Christian Words, 89). See 18 (agathos). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 19: ἀγαθωσύνηἀγαθωσύνη, (ης, ἡ (on its formation see Winers Grammar, 95 (90); WHs Appendix, p. 152), found only in Biblical and ecclesiastical writings, uprightness of heart and life (A. V. goodness): 2 Thessalonians 1:11; Galatians 5:22 (unless here it denote kindness, beneficence); Romans 15:14; Ephesians 5:9. (Cf. Trench, § lxiii.; Ellicott and Lightfoot on Galatians, the passage cited.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance goodness. From agathos; goodness, i.e. Virtue or beneficence -- goodness. see GREEK agathos Forms and Transliterations αγαθωσυνη αγαθωσύνη ἀγαθωσύνη ἀγαθωσύνῃ αγαθωσυνήν αγαθωσύνην αγαθωσυνης αγαθωσύνης ἀγαθωσύνης αγαλλίαμα αγαλλίαμά αγαλλιάματι αγαλλιάματος agathosune agathōsunē agathosunes agathōsunēs agathosyne agathosýne agathōsynē agathōsýnē agathosýnei agathōsýnēi agathosynes agathosýnes agathōsynēs agathōsýnēsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Romans 15:14 N-GFSGRK: μεστοί ἐστε ἀγαθωσύνης πεπληρωμένοι πάσης NAS: are full of goodness, filled KJV: are full of goodness, filled with all INT: full are of goodness being filled with all Galatians 5:22 N-NFS Ephesians 5:9 N-DFS 2 Thessalonians 1:11 N-GFS Strong's Greek 19 |
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