Strong's Lexicon propetés: Reckless, rash, headstrong Original Word: προπετής Word Origin: Derived from the Greek words "pro" (before) and "piptō" (to fall), literally meaning "falling forward." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "propetés," the concept of rashness or recklessness can be found in Hebrew words like "פָּזַר" (pazar) meaning to scatter or disperse, often used metaphorically for reckless behavior. Usage: The term "propétés" is used to describe someone who acts without careful consideration, often driven by impulsive or rash behavior. It conveys a sense of being headstrong or reckless, acting hastily without weighing the consequences. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, virtues such as wisdom, self-control, and prudence were highly valued. Recklessness or rashness was often seen as a vice, leading to poor decision-making and potential disaster. The biblical use of "propetés" aligns with this cultural understanding, warning against impulsive actions that can lead to sin or harm. HELPS Word-studies 4312 propetḗss (an adjective derived from 4253 /pró, "before" and 4098 /píptō, "to fall") – properly, "fall forwards," i.e. headstrong; rash ("heady"), brought on by unbridled passion, etc. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom a comp. of pro and piptó Definition falling forward, headlong NASB Translation rash (1), reckless (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4312: προπετήςπροπετής, προπετές (πρό and πέτω i. e. πίπτω); 1. falling forward, headlong, sloping, precipitous: Pindar Nem. 6, 107; Xenophon, r. eq. 1, 8; others. 2. precipitate, rash, reckless: Acts 19:36; 2 Timothy 3:4 (Proverbs 10:14; Proverbs 13:3; Sir. 9:18; Clement of Rome, 1 Cor. 1, 1 [ET]; and often in Greek writings). From a compound of pro and pipto; falling forward, i.e. Headlong (figuratively, precipitate) -- heady, rash(-ly). see GREEK pro see GREEK pipto Englishman's Concordance Acts 19:36 Adj-ANSGRK: καὶ μηδὲν προπετὲς πράσσειν NAS: and to do nothing rash. KJV: to do nothing rashly. INT: and nothing headlong to do 2 Timothy 3:4 Adj-NMP Strong's Greek 4312 |
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