◄ 2472. isotimos ►
Strong's Lexicon isotimos: Of equal value, equally precious Original Word: ἰσότιμος Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: isotimos Pronunciation: ee-SO-tee-mos Phonetic Spelling: (ee-sot'-ee-mos) Definition: equally privileged, equal in honor. Meaning: The term ἰσότιμος means "of equal value" or "equally precious." It conveys the idea of something being of the same worth or honor as something else. Word Origin: Derived from two Greek words: ἴσος (isos), meaning "equal," and τιμή (timē), meaning "honor" or "value." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἰσότιμος, the concept of equality and shared value can be related to Hebrew terms such as יָשָׁר (yashar, Strong's 3477), meaning "upright" or "equal," and כָּבוֹד (kavod, Strong's 3519), meaning "glory" or "honor." These terms reflect similar themes of value and honor in the Hebrew Scriptures. Usage: The word ἰσότιμος is used in the New Testament to describe the equal standing or value of faith shared among believers. It emphasizes the shared and equally precious nature of faith among those who follow Christ. Context: The term ἰσότιμος appears in the New Testament in 2 Peter 1:1, where the Apostle Peter addresses his audience as those who have received a faith "as precious as ours" (BSB). This usage underscores the concept that the faith possessed by all believers, regardless of their background or status, holds the same value and honor in the eyes of God. The equality of faith is a foundational principle in the Christian doctrine, highlighting that salvation and the promises of God are accessible to all who believe, without distinction. This reflects the inclusive nature of the Gospel, where the grace of God is extended equally to all who accept it through faith in Jesus Christ. The use of ἰσότιμος in this context serves to unify the body of believers, reminding them of their shared inheritance and the equal standing they have before God. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 2472 isótimos (from 2470 /ísos, "equivalent, equal" and 5092 /timḗ, "assigned price, value") – properly, having the same (equal) value; "equally privileged, held in equal honor" (Abbott-Smith); of consistent value (preciousness, make-up) and therefore deserving equal respect (recognition). 2472 (isótimos) is only used in 2 Pet 1:1 of "like precious faith" (isotimos pistis), conveying that every faith-decision (action) has equal, eternal value. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from isos and timé Definition held in equal honor NASB Translation same kind (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2472: ἰσότιμος ἰσότιμος, ἰσότιμον (ἴσος and τιμή), equally precious; equally honored: τίνι, to be esteemed equal to, ἰσότιμον ἡμῖν πίστιν (a like-precious faith with us), concisely for πίστιν τῇ ἡμῶν πίστει ἰσότιμον (Winers Grammar, § 66, 2f.; Buttmann, § 133, 10): 2 Peter 1:1. (Philo, Josephus, Plutarch, Lucian, Aelian, others.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance equal, like, of the same kind From isos and time; of equal value or honor -- like precious. see GREEK isos see GREEK time Forms and Transliterations ισοτιμον ισότιμον ἰσότιμον isotimon isótimon Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 2 Peter 1:1 Adj-AFS GRK: Χριστοῦ τοῖς ἰσότιμον ἡμῖν λαχοῦσιν NAS: a faith of the same kind as ours, KJV: to them that have obtained like precious faith INT: Christ to those who equally precious with us having obtained Strong's Greek 2472 1 Occurrence ἰσότιμον — 1 Occ.