◄ 84. adélós ►
Strong's Lexicon adélós: Uncertainly, indistinctly Original Word: ἀδήλως Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: adélós Pronunciation: ah-DAY-los Phonetic Spelling: (ad-ay'-loce) Definition: out of sight, obscurely, inconspicuously, uncertainly, without certain aim. Meaning: The adverb ἀδήλως means "uncertainly," "obscurely," or "in a manner not clear or manifest." Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word ἀ- (a-, a negative prefix) and δῆλος (dēlos, meaning "clear" or "manifest"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀδήλως, the concept of uncertainty or lack of clarity can be found in various Hebrew words and phrases that convey similar meanings, such as עָמַם (amam, Strong's Hebrew 6004), which means "to be dim" or "to be obscure." Another related concept is found in the Hebrew word עָלַם (alam, Strong's Hebrew 5956), meaning "to hide" or "to conceal," which can imply a lack of clarity or certainty. Usage: The term ἀδήλως is used in the New Testament to describe actions or situations that are not clear or are done without certainty. It appears in contexts where the lack of clarity or certainty is emphasized. Context: The Greek adverb ἀδήλως is used in the New Testament to convey the idea of uncertainty or lack of clarity. It is found in 1 Corinthians 9:26, where the Apostle Paul uses it to describe how he does not run or fight aimlessly. In the Berean Standard Bible, this verse reads: "Therefore I do not run aimlessly; I do not fight like I am beating the air." Here, ἀδήλως is translated as "aimlessly," highlighting Paul's intention to live and minister with purpose and direction, contrasting with actions that are without clear aim or purpose. This usage underscores the importance of intentionality and clarity in the Christian life, as opposed to living in a way that is uncertain or without clear goals. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 84 adḗlōs – properly, not apparent because not clearly seen (distinguished). See 82 (ádēlos). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from adélos Definition uncertainly NASB Translation without aim (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 84: ἀδήλως ἀδήλως, adverb, uncertainly: 1 Corinthians 9:26 οὕτω τρέχω, ὡς οὐκ ἀδήλως i. e. not uncertain whither; cf. Meyer at the passage ((Thucydides, others.)) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance uncertainly. Adverb from adelos; uncertainly -- uncertainly. see GREEK adelos Forms and Transliterations αδηλως αδήλως ἀδήλως adelos adēlōs adḗlos adḗlōs Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 1 Corinthians 9:26 Adv GRK: ὡς οὐκ ἀδήλως οὕτως πυκτεύω NAS: a way, as not without aim; I box KJV: not as uncertainly; so fight I, INT: as not uncertainly so I fight Strong's Greek 84 1 Occurrence ἀδήλως — 1 Occ.