Strong's Lexicon rhétós: Stated, specified, explicit Original Word: ῥητός Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ῥέω (rheo), meaning "to speak" or "to say." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "rhétós," the concept of explicitness can be related to Hebrew words like "בָּרוּר" (barur), meaning "clear" or "distinct," and "נָכוֹן" (nachon), meaning "right" or "true." Usage: The term "rhétós" is used to describe something that is clearly expressed or explicitly stated. In the context of biblical texts, it often refers to words or commands that are clearly articulated and leave no room for ambiguity. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, clarity of speech and explicit communication were highly valued, especially in legal and philosophical contexts. The ability to articulate thoughts clearly was seen as a mark of wisdom and education. In the biblical context, the clarity of God's commands and promises is emphasized, reflecting the importance of understanding and obeying divine instructions. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originadverb from rhétos (stated) Definition in stated terms NASB Translation explicitly (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4490: ῤητῶςῤητῶς (ῤητός), adverb, expressly, in express words: ῤητῶς λέγει, 1 Timothy 4:1. (Polybius 3, 23, 5; Strabo 9, p. 426; Plutarch, Brut. 29; (de Stoic. repugn. 15, 10); (Diogenes Laërtius 8, 71; (others; cf. Wetstein on 1 Timothy, the passage cited; Winer's Grammar, 463 (431)).) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance expressly. Adverb from a derivative of rheo; out-spokenly, i.e. Distinctly -- expressly. see GREEK rheo Forms and Transliterations ρητως ρητώς ῥητῶς ρίγει retos rētōs rhetos rhetôs rhētōs rhētō̂sLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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