Strong's Lexicon asunthetos: Covenant-breakers, faithless, untrustworthy Original Word: ἄσυνθετος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek prefix ἀ- (a-, "not") and σύνθετος (synthetos, "put together" or "agreed upon") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent in Strong's Concordance, the concept of being unfaithful or breaking a covenant can be related to Hebrew words such as בָּגַד (bagad, Strong's H898), meaning to act treacherously or deceitfully. Usage: The term "asunthetos" is used to describe individuals who are unfaithful or treacherous, particularly in the context of breaking covenants or agreements. It conveys a sense of being unreliable or untrustworthy, especially in relationships or commitments that require fidelity and integrity. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, covenants and agreements were foundational to social and economic interactions. Being labeled as "asunthetos" would have been a serious accusation, as it implied a lack of honor and integrity. In Jewish culture, covenants were sacred, often involving solemn promises before God. Breaking such covenants was not only a social offense but also a spiritual one, reflecting a breach of trust with God Himself. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom alpha (as a neg. prefix) and suntithémi Definition not keeping covenant NASB Translation untrustworthy (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 802: ἀσύνθετοςἀσύνθετος, ἀσυνθετον, 1. uncompounded, simple (Plato, Aristotle, others.). 2. (συντίθεμαι to covenant), covenant-breaking, faithless: Romans 1:31 (so in Jeremiah 3:8, 11; Demosthenes de falsa leg., p. 383, 6; cf. Pape and Passow under the word; ἀσυνθέτειν to be faithless (Psalm 72:15 From a (as a negative particle) and a derivative of suntithemai; properly, not agreed, i.e. Treacherous to compacts -- covenant-breaker. see GREEK a see GREEK suntithemai |
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