Strong's Lexicon agrammatos: Unlettered, illiterate, uneducated Original Word: ἀγράμματος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek prefix "α-" (a-, meaning "not" or "without") and "γράμμα" (gramma, meaning "letter" or "writing"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "agrammatos," the concept of being unlearned or lacking formal education can be related to terms like "פֶּתִי" (pethi, meaning simple or naive) in the Hebrew Scriptures. Usage: The term "agrammatos" is used to describe someone who is unlettered or lacking formal education, particularly in the context of reading and writing. In the New Testament, it is used to denote individuals who are perceived as lacking scholarly training or formal education in the Scriptures or other academic disciplines. Cultural and Historical Background: In the first-century Greco-Roman world, education was often reserved for the elite, and literacy was not widespread among the general population. Jewish education focused on the study of the Torah, and those who were not formally trained in the Scriptures were often considered "agrammatos." Despite this, many individuals, including the apostles, were recognized for their wisdom and understanding, which were attributed to divine inspiration rather than formal education. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom alpha (as a neg. prefix) and graphó Definition without learning, unlettered NASB Translation uneducated (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 62: ἀγράμματοςἀγράμματος, (γράμμα), illiterate, without learning: Acts 4:13 (i. e. unversed in the learning of the Jewish schools; cf. John 7:15 γράμματα μή μεμαθηκώς). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance unlearned. From a (as negative particle) and gramma; unlettered, i.e. Illiterate -- unlearned. see GREEK a see GREEK gramma Forms and Transliterations αγραμματοι αγράμματοί ἀγράμματοί agrammatoi agrámmatoíLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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