Strong's Lexicon astorgos: Without natural affection, unloving Original Word: ἄστοργος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek prefix "a-" (without) and "storgē" (natural affection, especially family love). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "astorgos," the concept of lacking natural affection can be related to terms describing heartlessness or cruelty, such as "חָסֵר לֵב" (chasar lev - lacking heart) or "אַכְזָרִי" (achzari - cruel). Usage: The term "astorgos" is used in the New Testament to describe a lack of natural affection, particularly the kind of love and care that should exist within family relationships. It denotes a deficiency in the natural bonds of love that are expected between family members, such as between parents and children or among siblings. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, family was a central unit of society, and familial affection was highly valued. The concept of "storgē" was understood as the natural love and affection that should exist within the family. The absence of such affection, as indicated by "astorgos," would have been seen as a significant moral failing and a sign of societal decay. This term reflects the broader biblical theme of the breakdown of natural relationships as a consequence of sin. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom alpha (as a neg. prefix) and storgé (family affection) Definition without natural affection NASB Translation unloving (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 794: ἄστοργοςἄστοργος, ἀστοργον (στοργή love of kindred), without natural affection: Romans 1:31; 2 Timothy 3:3. (Aeschines, Theocritus, Plutarch, others.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance without natural affection. From a (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of stergo (to cherish affectionately); hard-hearted towards kindred -- without natural affection. see GREEK a Forms and Transliterations αστοργοι άστοργοι ἄστοργοι αστοργους αστόργους ἀστόργους astorgoi ástorgoi astorgous astórgousLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Romans 1:31 Adj-AMPGRK: ἀσυνέτους ἀσυνθέτους ἀστόργους ἀνελεήμονας NAS: untrustworthy, unloving, unmerciful; KJV: covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, INT: without understanding untrustworthy without natural affection unmerciful 2 Timothy 3:3 Adj-NMP Strong's Greek 794 |
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