3663. homoiopathés

Lexicon

homoiopathés: Of like nature, similar in experience or feelings

Original Word: ὁμοιοπαθής
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: homoiopathés
Pronunciation: ho-moy-op-ath-ACE
Phonetic Spelling: (hom-oy-op-ath-ace')
Definition: Of like nature, similar in experience or feelings
Meaning: of like feelings, having similar passions and feelings, of like infirmities.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

with the same nature

From homoios and the alternate of pascho; similarly affected -- of (subject to) like passions.

see GREEK homoios

see GREEK pascho

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from homoios and paschó
Definition
of like feelings or affections
NASB Translation
nature like (1), same nature (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3663: ὁμοιοπαθής

ὁμοιοπαθής, ὁμοιοπαθες (ὅμοιος, πάσχω), suffering the like with another, of like feelings or affections: τίνι, Acts 14:15; James 5:17. (Plato, rep. 3, 409 b., Tim. 45 c.; Theophrastus, h. pl. 5, 8 (7, 2); Philo, conf. ling. § 3; 4 Macc. 12:13; γῆ, i. e. trodden alike by all, Wis. 7:3; see examples from ecclesiastical writings (viz., Ignatius (interpolated) ad Trall. 10 [ET]; Eusebius, h. e. 1, 2, 1 (both of the incarnate Logos)) in Grimm on 4 Maccabees, p. 344.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from two Greek words: ὅμοιος (homoios), meaning "like" or "similar," and πάθος (pathos), meaning "suffering" or "passion."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ὁμοιοπαθής, the concept of shared human experience and frailty can be related to Hebrew terms that express human nature and emotions, such as אָדָם (adam, Strong's 120), which refers to mankind or human beings, emphasizing the shared nature of humanity. Another related term is חוּל (chul, Strong's 2342), which can denote being in pain or travail, reflecting the shared human experience of suffering.

Usage: The word ὁμοιοπαθής appears in the New Testament to emphasize the shared human experience and the commonality of human emotions and weaknesses. It is used to highlight the relatability and shared nature of human struggles.

Context: The term ὁμοιοπαθής is used in the New Testament to underscore the shared human condition, particularly in the context of spiritual leaders and prophets. In Acts 14:15, Paul and Barnabas use the term to describe themselves as men "of like nature" with the people of Lystra, emphasizing their shared humanity and the futility of idol worship. This usage serves to redirect the focus from the messengers to the message of the living God, who transcends human limitations.

Similarly, in James 5:17, the term is used to describe Elijah as a man "with a nature like ours," highlighting that despite his significant role as a prophet, he shared the same human weaknesses and passions. This serves as an encouragement to believers that fervent prayer, like Elijah's, is powerful and effective, not because of the inherent power of the individual, but because of the faithfulness of God.

The use of ὁμοιοπαθής in these contexts serves to remind readers of the Bible that spiritual leaders and prophets, despite their roles, are not fundamentally different from other humans. They share in the same struggles and are equally dependent on God's grace and power.

Forms and Transliterations

ομοιοπαθεις ομοιοπαθείς ὁμοιοπαθεῖς ομοιοπαθης ομοιοπαθής ὁμοιοπαθὴς homoiopatheis homoiopatheîs homoiopathes homoiopathēs homoiopathḕs omoiopatheis omoiopathes omoiopathēs

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 14:15 Adj-NMP
GRK: καὶ ἡμεῖς ὁμοιοπαθεῖς ἐσμὲν ὑμῖν
NAS: men of the same nature as you, and preach the gospel
KJV: men of like passions with you,
INT: also we of like nature are with you

James 5:17 Adj-NMS
GRK: ἄνθρωπος ἦν ὁμοιοπαθὴς ἡμῖν καὶ
NAS: was a man with a nature like ours,
KJV: a man subject to like passions as we are,
INT: a man was of like feelings to us and

Strong's Greek 3663
2 Occurrences

ὁμοιοπαθὴς — 1 Occ.
ὁμοιοπαθεῖς — 1 Occ.