◄ 179. akatalutos ►
Strong's Lexicon akatalutos: Indestructible, endless, permanent Original Word: ἀκατάλυτος Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: akatalutos Pronunciation: ah-kah-TAH-loo-tos Phonetic Spelling: (ak-at-al'-oo-tos) Definition: indissoluble, that cannot be broken up. Meaning: Indissoluble, indestructible, permanent, or unending. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek prefix ἀ- (a-), meaning "not" or "without," and the verb καταλύω (katalýō), meaning "to destroy" or "to dissolve." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀκατάλυτος, the concept of something being eternal or indestructible can be related to Hebrew terms such as עוֹלָם (olam, Strong's H5769), which means "everlasting" or "eternal," and קַיָּם (qayam, Strong's H6965), meaning "established" or "enduring." These terms are often used in the Hebrew Scriptures to describe God's eternal nature and His everlasting covenant with His people. Usage: The term ἀκατάλυτος is used in the New Testament to describe something that is eternal or cannot be destroyed. It is specifically used to refer to the nature of Christ's priesthood. Context: The Greek term ἀκατάλυτος appears in the New Testament in the context of the Epistle to the Hebrews. It is used to describe the eternal and unchangeable nature of Jesus Christ's priesthood. In Hebrews 7:16, the author contrasts the Levitical priesthood, which was based on a law of physical requirement, with the priesthood of Christ, which is based on the power of an indestructible life. This highlights the superiority and permanence of Christ's priesthood, as it is not subject to the limitations and cessation inherent in the Levitical system. The use of ἀκατάλυτος underscores the theological assertion that Jesus, as the eternal high priest, offers a perfect and everlasting mediation between God and humanity. This concept is central to the argument in Hebrews that Jesus' priesthood is superior to that of the Old Covenant, providing believers with a secure and eternal hope. Hebrews 7:16 (BSB): "who has become a priest not by a law of succession, but by the power of an indestructible life." NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from alpha (as a neg. prefix) and kataluó Definition indissoluble NASB Translation indestructible (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 179: ἀκατάλυτος ἀκατάλυτος, (καταλύω), indissoluble; not subject to destruction, (A. V. endless): ζῶν, Hebrews 7:16. (4 Macc. 10:11; Dionysius Halicarnassus 10, 31.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance endless. From a (as a negative particle) and a derivative of kataluo; indissoluble, i.e. (figuratively) permanent -- endless. see GREEK a see GREEK kataluo Forms and Transliterations ακαταλυτου ακαταλύτου ἀκαταλύτου akatalutou akatalytou akatalýtou Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Hebrews 7:16 Adj-GFS GRK: δύναμιν ζωῆς ἀκαταλύτου NAS: to the power of an indestructible life. KJV: after the power of an endless life. INT: power of life indestructable Strong's Greek 179 1 Occurrence ἀκαταλύτου — 1 Occ.