Strong's Lexicon adélotés: Uncertainty, obscurity Original Word: ἀδηλότης Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word ἄδηλος (adēlos), meaning "uncertain" or "obscure." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "adélotés," the concept of uncertainty can be related to Hebrew words like הֶבֶל (hebel), often translated as "vanity" or "meaninglessness," as seen in Ecclesiastes, which reflects on the fleeting and uncertain nature of life. Usage: The term "adélotés" refers to a state of uncertainty or lack of clarity. In the context of the New Testament, it is used to describe situations or conditions that are not clearly defined or are ambiguous. This can relate to the unpredictability of life or the unknown aspects of God's plans. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, uncertainty was a common theme in philosophical discussions, particularly concerning the future and the divine will. The concept of uncertainty would resonate with early Christians who lived in a time of persecution and societal upheaval, where the future was often unpredictable. The New Testament addresses this uncertainty by encouraging believers to trust in God's sovereignty and providence. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 83 adēlótēs– properly, uncertainty (indefinite, unperceived). 83 /adēlótēs ("unrecognized"), used only in 1 Tim 6:17. Here it shows earthly riches will be utterly unrecognized in heaven – i.e. lacking any real value at the judgment-bar of God. See 82 (adēlos). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom adélos Definition uncertainty NASB Translation uncertainty (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 83: ἀδηλότηςἀδηλότης, (ητος, ἡ, uncertainty: 1 Timothy 6:17 πλούτου ἀδηλότητι equiv, to πλούτῳ ἀδήλω, cf. Winers Grammar, § 34, 3 a. (Polybius, Dionysius Halicarnassus, Philo.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance uncertain. From adelos; uncertainty -- X uncertain. see GREEK adelos Forms and Transliterations αδηλοτητι αδηλότητι ἀδηλότητι adeloteti adelóteti adēlotēti adēlótētiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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