◄ 183. akataschetos ►
Strong's Lexicon akataschetos: Uncontrollable, unrestrainable Original Word: ἀκατάσχετος Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: akataschetos Pronunciation: ah-kah-TAS-khe-tos Phonetic Spelling: (ak-at-as'-khet-os) Definition: unrestrainable, unruly, untamable. Meaning: Uncontrollable, unrestrainable, unable to be held back. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek prefix ἀ- (a-, "not") and the verb κατέχω (katechō, "to hold back" or "to restrain"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀκατάσχετος, the concept of uncontrollability or lack of restraint can be related to Hebrew words such as בִּלְתִּי (bilti, "without") and אֵין (ein, "there is not"), which are used in contexts describing the absence of control or restraint. Usage: The term ἀκατάσχετος is used in the New Testament to describe something that cannot be controlled or restrained. It is often used metaphorically to describe the tongue or speech that is difficult to govern. Context: The Greek word ἀκατάσχετος appears in the New Testament in the context of discussing the human tongue and its potential for causing harm. In James 3:8, the tongue is described as "a restless evil, full of deadly poison," highlighting its uncontrollable nature. The passage emphasizes the difficulty of taming the tongue, which can lead to both blessing and cursing. This metaphorical use underscores the broader biblical theme of the importance of self-control and the dangers of careless speech. The tongue, though small, has the power to influence and direct one's life, much like a rudder steers a ship. The inability to control the tongue reflects a deeper spiritual challenge, calling believers to seek divine wisdom and guidance in their speech and actions. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin variant reading for akatastatos, q.v. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 183: ἀκατάσχετος ἀκατάσχετος, (κατέχω, to restrain, control), that cannot be restrained: James 3:8 R G. (Job 31:11; 3Macc. 6:17; Diodorus 17, 38 ἀκατάσχετος δάκρυα, others.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance unruly. From a (as a negative particle) and a derivative of katecho; unrestrainable -- unruly. see GREEK a see GREEK katecho Forms and Transliterations ακατάσχετον ακατάσχετος ακατέργαστόν άκαυστον Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance ἀκατακάλυπτον — 1 Occ. ἀκατάκριτον — 1 Occ. ἀκατακρίτους — 1 Occ. ἀκαταλύτου — 1 Occ. ἀκαταπαύστους — 1 Occ. ἀκαταστασία — 1 Occ. ἀκαταστασίαι — 1 Occ. ἀκαταστασίαις — 1 Occ. ἀκαταστασίας — 2 Occ. ἀκατάστατον — 1 Occ. Ἁκελδαμάχ — 1 Occ. ἀκέραιοι — 2 Occ. ἀκεραίους — 1 Occ. ἀκλινῆ — 1 Occ. ἤκμασαν — 1 Occ. Ἀκμὴν — 1 Occ. ἀκοαί — 1 Occ. ἀκοαῖς — 1 Occ. ἀκοὰς — 4 Occ. ἀκοὴ — 10 Occ.