◄ 814. ataktós ►
Strong's Lexicon ataktós: Disorderly, unruly, undisciplined Original Word: ἀτάκτως Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: ataktós Pronunciation: ah-TAHK-tos Phonetic Spelling: (at-ak'-toce) Definition: in a disorderly manner, irregularly. Meaning: The adverb ἀτάκτως means "disorderly," "out of order," or "in an unruly manner." It conveys the idea of acting without discipline or in a chaotic fashion. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root ἄτακτος (ataktōs), which is a combination of the negative particle "α" (a) meaning "not" and "τάσσω" (tassō) meaning "to arrange" or "to order." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀτάκτως in the Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, as the concept of disorderly conduct is expressed through various terms and contexts in the Hebrew Scriptures. However, related ideas can be found in terms that describe chaos, rebellion, or lack of discipline, such as מְרוּד (merud, Strong's H4784) meaning "rebellion" or תֹּהוּ (tohu, Strong's H8414) meaning "formlessness" or "chaos." Usage: The term is used in the New Testament to describe behavior that is not in accordance with established order or discipline, particularly in a communal or church setting. Context: The term ἀτάκτως appears in the New Testament in the context of exhortations to maintain order and discipline within the Christian community. It is notably used in 2 Thessalonians 3:6 and 3:11, where the Apostle Paul addresses the issue of some members of the Thessalonian church living in a disorderly manner. Paul instructs the believers to "keep away from every brother who leads an unruly life" (2 Thessalonians 3:6, BSB) and later notes, "We hear that some among you are idle and disruptive. They are not busy; they are busybodies" (2 Thessalonians 3:11, BSB). The use of ἀτάκτως in these passages underscores the importance of living a life that reflects the order and discipline expected of followers of Christ. It highlights the need for personal responsibility and the avoidance of behaviors that disrupt the harmony and function of the Christian community. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 814 atáktōs – properly, disorderly ("breaking rank"); insubordinate to God's Word and hence fruitless (unproductive) – because lacking proper order (discipline). See 813 (ataktos). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin adverb from ataktos Definition disorderly NASB Translation undisciplined (1), unruly (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 814: ἀτάκτως ἀτάκτως, adverb, disorderly: 2 Thessalonians 3:6 ἀτάκτως περιπατεῖν, which is explained by the added καί μή κατά τήν παράδοσιν ἥν παρέλαβε παῥ ἡμῶν; cf. 2 Thessalonians 3:11, where it is explained by μηδέν ἐργαζόμενοι, ἀλλά περιεργαζόμενοι. (Often in Plato.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance disorderly. Adverb from ataktos, irregularly (morally) -- disorderly. see GREEK ataktos Forms and Transliterations ατακτως ατάκτως ἀτάκτως ατάρ ατειχίστοις ατείχιστος ατεκνία ατεκνίαν ataktos ataktōs atáktos atáktōs Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 2 Thessalonians 3:6 Adv GRK: παντὸς ἀδελφοῦ ἀτάκτως περιπατοῦντος καὶ NAS: who leads an unruly life KJV: that walketh disorderly, and INT: every brother idly walking and 2 Thessalonians 3:11 Adv GRK: ἐν ὑμῖν ἀτάκτως μηδὲν ἐργαζομένους NAS: you are leading an undisciplined life, KJV: you disorderly, working INT: among you disorderly not at all working Strong's Greek 814 2 Occurrences ἀτάκτως — 2 Occ.