Strong's Lexicon kateidólos: Idolatrous, full of idols Original Word: κατείδωλος Word Origin: From κατά (kata, meaning "down" or "against") and εἴδωλον (eidolon, meaning "idol") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "kateidólos," the concept of idolatry is prevalent in the Old Testament. Key Hebrew terms related to idolatry include פֶּסֶל (pesel, meaning "idol" or "graven image") and תְּרָפִים (teraphim, meaning "household gods" or "idols"). Usage: The term "kateidólos" is used to describe a place or a person that is characterized by the presence or worship of idols. It conveys the idea of being saturated with idolatry, indicating a pervasive and entrenched practice of idol worship. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, idolatry was a common practice, with numerous gods and goddesses worshipped in various forms. Temples, altars, and statues dedicated to these deities were widespread. The early Christian community, emerging from a Jewish background that strictly prohibited idolatry, often found itself in conflict with the surrounding culture's idolatrous practices. The term "kateidólos" would have been a strong descriptor of cities or regions heavily engaged in idol worship, such as Athens, which was known for its many idols. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kata and eidólon Definition full of idols NASB Translation full of idols (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2712: κατείδωλοςκατείδωλος, κατείδωλον (κατά and εἴδωλον; after the analogy of καταμπελος, καταγομος, κατάχρυσος, καταδενδρος, etc. (see κατά, III. 3, and cf. Herm. ad Vig., p. 638)), full of idols: Acts 17:16. (Not found in secular authors (cf. Winer's Grammar, § 34, 3).) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance wholly given to idolatry. From kata (intensively) and eidolon; utterly idolatrous -- wholly given to idolatry. see GREEK kata see GREEK eidolon Forms and Transliterations κατειδωλον κατείδωλον kateidolon kateidōlon kateídolon kateídōlonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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