Strong's Lexicon theios: Divine, godly Original Word: θεῖος Word Origin: Derived from θεός (theos), meaning "God." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "theios," the concept of divinity is often expressed in the Old Testament through terms like אֱלֹהִים (Elohim, Strong's H430) and קָדוֹשׁ (qadosh, Strong's H6918), which denote God's holiness and divine nature. Usage: The term "theios" is used in the New Testament to describe something that pertains to or is characteristic of God. It conveys the idea of divinity or godliness, often highlighting the divine nature or attributes. In the context of the New Testament, it underscores the divine power and nature that believers are called to partake in through their relationship with God. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of divinity was often associated with the pantheon of gods and their attributes. The use of "theios" in the New Testament, however, is distinct in that it refers specifically to the one true God of Israel and His divine nature. This term would have resonated with both Jewish and Gentile audiences, emphasizing the unique and supreme nature of the Christian God compared to the polytheistic beliefs prevalent at the time. HELPS Word-studies 2304 theíos (an adjective, derived from 2316 /theós, "God") – divine, manifesting the characteristics of God's nature. 2304 /theíos ("divine nature") ties God's essence to His self-manifestation, permitting all people to know Him by observing His attributes. [See also the discussion of: general revelation (cf. 2304 /theíos) and special revelation (cf. 2320 /theótēs) at 601 /apokalýptō ("reveal") and 602 /apokálypsis ("revelation").] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom theos Definition divine NASB Translation divine (2), divine nature (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2304: θεῖοςθεῖος, θεία, θεῖον (Θεός) (from Homer down), divine: ἡ θεία δύναμις, 2 Peter 1:3; φύσις (Diodorus 5, 31), 2 Peter 1:4; neuter τό θεῖον, divinity, deity (Latinnumendivinum), not only used by the Greeks to denote the divine nature, power, providence, in the general, without reference to any individual deity (as Herodotus 3, 108; Thucydides 5, 70; Xenophon, Cyril 4, 2, 15; Hell. 7, 5, 13; mem. 1,4, 18; Plato, Phaedr., p. 242c.; Polybius 32, 25, 7; Diodorus 1, 6; 13, 3; 12; 16, 60; Lucian, de sacrif. 1; pro imagg. 13, 17. 28), but also by Philo (as in mundi opff. § 61; de agric. 17; leg. ad Galatians 1), and by Josephus (Antiquities, 1, 3, 4; 11, 1; 2, 12, 4; 5, 2, 7; 11, 5, 1; 12, 6, 3; 7, 3; 13, 8, 2; 10, 7; 14, 9, 5; 17, 2, 4; 20, 11, 2; b. j. 3, 8, 3; 4, 3, 10), of the one, true God; hence, most appositely employed by Paul, out of regard for Gentile usage, in Acts 17:29. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance godlike, divine, godhead. From theos; godlike (neuter as noun, divinity): - divine, godhead. see GREEK theos Forms and Transliterations θείαν θειας θείας θειον θείον θεῖον theias theías theion theîonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 17:29 Adj-ANSGRK: ἀνθρώπου τὸ θεῖον εἶναι ὅμοιον NAS: not to think that the Divine Nature is like KJV: not to think that the Godhead is like INT: of man that which [is] divine to be like 2 Peter 1:3 Adj-GFS 2 Peter 1:4 Adj-GFS Strong's Greek 2304 |
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