Strong's Lexicon orgilos: Quick-tempered, prone to anger Original Word: ὀργίλος Word Origin: Derived from ὀργή (orgē), meaning "anger" or "wrath." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of being quick-tempered is אַף (aph, Strong's H639), which can mean "anger" or "nostrils" (as a metaphor for anger). Another related term is חֵמָה (chemah, Strong's H2534), meaning "wrath" or "heat." Usage: The Greek adjective "orgilos" describes a person who is easily provoked to anger or is quick-tempered. It is used to characterize individuals who have a propensity for wrathful or irritable behavior. In the context of biblical teachings, being "orgilos" is generally viewed negatively, as it contrasts with the virtues of patience and self-control. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, temperance and self-control were highly valued virtues, both in philosophical thought and in daily life. Anger was often seen as a destructive force that could lead to irrational behavior and social discord. The early Christian community, influenced by both Jewish and Greco-Roman ethical teachings, emphasized the importance of controlling one's temper as part of living a godly life. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 3711 orgílos – prone to anger and harbor resentment, nurturing long-standing anger (prejudice, bitterness). 3711 /orgílos ("punitive") occurs only in Tit 1:7. See 3709 (orgē). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom orgé Definition inclined to anger, passionate NASB Translation quick-tempered (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3711: ὀργίλοςὀργίλος, ὀργιλη, ὀργίλον (ὀργή), prone to anger, irascible (A. V. soon angry): Titus 1:7. (Proverbs 22:24; Proverbs 29:22; Xenophon, de re equ. 9, 7; Plato (e. g. de rep. 411 b.); Aristotle (e. g. eth. Nic. 2, 7, 10); others.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance inclined to anger, quick-temperedFrom orge; irascible -- soon angry. see GREEK orge Forms and Transliterations οργιλον οργίλον ὀργίλον οργίλος οργίλου οργίλω οργίλων orgilon orgílonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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