Strong's Lexicon anantirrétos: Irrefutable, undeniable Original Word: ἀναντίρρητος Word Origin: From Greek prefix ἀν- (an-, "not") and ἀντιρρητέος (antirrēteos, "to be contradicted") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀναντίρρητος, the concept of irrefutable truth can be related to Hebrew words like אֱמֶת (emet, "truth") and נָכוֹן (nachon, "established" or "firm"). Usage: The Greek word ἀναντίρρητος (anantirrétos) is used to describe something that cannot be contradicted or disputed. It conveys the idea of being beyond question or doubt, often used in contexts where truth or authority is being asserted. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, rhetoric and debate were highly valued skills. The ability to present an argument that was ἀναντίρρητος would have been seen as a mark of wisdom and authority. In the context of the early Christian church, establishing the irrefutable truth of the Gospel message was crucial for the spread of Christianity and the defense of the faith against false teachings and persecution. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom alpha (as a neg. prefix), anti and rhétos (stated, specified) Definition not to be contradicted NASB Translation undeniable facts (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 368: ἀναντίρρητοςἀναντίρρητος (WH ἀναντιρητος; see Rho), ἀναντιρρητον, (the alpha privative, ἀντί, and ῤητός from Ρ᾽ΑΩ to say), not contradicted and not to be contradicted; undeniable (not to be gainsaid); in the latter sense, Acts 19:36. (Occasionally in Greek writings from Polybius down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance undeniable, incontravertableFrom a (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of a compound of anti and rheo; indisputable -- cannot be spoken against. see GREEK a see GREEK anti see GREEK rheo Forms and Transliterations αναντιρητων ἀναντιρήτων αναντιρρήτων ἀναντιρρήτων anantirreton anantirrētōn anantirrḗton anantirrḗtōnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |