Strong's Lexicon acharistos: ungrateful, thankless Original Word: ἀχάριστος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek prefix ἀ- (a-), meaning "not" or "without," and χάρις (charis), meaning "grace" or "thanks." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "acharistos," the concept of ingratitude can be related to terms like בְּלִי־יָדַע (beli-yada), meaning "without knowledge" or "ignorant," which can imply a lack of recognition or appreciation. Usage: The term "acharistos" is used to describe a person who is ungrateful or lacking in thankfulness. In the New Testament, it conveys a moral deficiency, highlighting a failure to recognize and appreciate the grace and blessings received from God and others. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, gratitude was considered a fundamental virtue, essential for maintaining social harmony and relationships. The concept of χάρις (charis) was central to Greek culture, encompassing not only grace and favor but also the reciprocal nature of giving and receiving. Ingratitude, therefore, was seen as a serious moral failing, disrupting the social and divine order. HELPS Word-studies 884 axáristos (an adjective, derived from 1 /A "not" and 5483 /xarízomai, "experiencing grace") – properly, without God's grace (favor) which results in unthankfulness (literally, "ungraceful"). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom alpha (as a neg. prefix) and charizomai Definition ungracious, ungrateful NASB Translation ungrateful (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 884: ἀχάριστοςἀχάριστος, ἀχαριστον (χαρίζομαι), ungracious; a. unpleasing (Homer, Odyssey 8, 236; 20, 392; Xenophon, oec. 7, 37; others). b. unthankful (so in Greek writings from Herodotus 1, 90 down): Luke 6:35; 2 Timothy 3:2. (Sir. 29:17; Wis. 16:29.) From a (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of charizomai; thankless, i.e. Ungrateful -- unthankful. see GREEK a see GREEK charizomai Englishman's Concordance Luke 6:35 Adj-AMPGRK: ἐπὶ τοὺς ἀχαρίστους καὶ πονηρούς NAS: is kind to ungrateful and evil KJV: unto the unthankful and INT: to the ungrateful and evil 2 Timothy 3:2 Adj-NMP Strong's Greek 884 |
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