◄ 176. akatagnóstos ►
Strong's Lexicon akatagnóstos: Blameless, beyond reproach, not condemned Original Word: ἀκατάγνωστος Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: akatagnóstos Pronunciation: ah-kah-tahg'-no-stos Phonetic Spelling: (ak-at-ag'-noce-tos) Definition: not open to just rebuke; irreprehensible. Meaning: Not subject to condemnation; blameless; irreproachable. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek prefix ἀ- (a-), meaning "not" or "without," and καταγινώσκω (kataginōskō), meaning "to condemn" or "to find fault." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀκατάγνωστος, the concept of being blameless or without condemnation is reflected in several Hebrew terms, such as תָּם (tam, Strong's H8535), meaning "blameless" or "upright," and נָקִי (naqiy, Strong's H5355), meaning "innocent" or "free from guilt." These terms similarly convey the idea of moral integrity and freedom from blame in the Hebrew Scriptures. Usage: The term ἀκατάγνωστος is used in the New Testament to describe a state of being beyond reproach or free from condemnation. It emphasizes the idea of being without fault in the eyes of others or in a moral or spiritual sense. Context: The Greek term ἀκατάγνωστος appears in the New Testament to convey the concept of being beyond reproach or free from condemnation. This word is used to describe individuals or actions that are irreproachable and cannot be justly criticized or condemned by others. The term underscores the importance of living a life that is morally upright and in accordance with divine standards, thereby avoiding any legitimate grounds for accusation or blame. In the context of the New Testament, ἀκατάγνωστος is often associated with the character and conduct expected of believers. It reflects the transformative power of faith and the work of the Holy Spirit in producing a life that is pleasing to God and exemplary before others. The concept of being ἀκατάγνωστος aligns with the broader biblical theme of sanctification, where believers are called to live holy and blameless lives. The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) provides a clear rendering of this term in its translation, emphasizing the call for believers to maintain a testimony that is above reproach. This aligns with the apostolic teachings found throughout the New Testament, where the integrity and witness of the Christian community are paramount. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from alpha (as a neg. prefix) and kataginóskó Definition not to be condemned, beyond reproach NASB Translation beyond reproach (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 176: ἀκατάγνωστος ἀκατάγνωστος, (καταγινώσκω), that cannot be condemned, not to be censured: Titus 2:8. (2 Macc. 4:47, and several times in ecclesiastical writings.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance beyond reproach From a (as a negative particle) and a derivative of kataginosko; unblamable -- that cannot be condemned. see GREEK a see GREEK kataginosko Forms and Transliterations ακαταγνωστον ακατάγνωστον ἀκατάγνωστον akatagnoston akatagnōston akatágnoston akatágnōston Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Titus 2:8 Adj-AMS GRK: λόγον ὑγιῆ ἀκατάγνωστον ἵνα ὁ NAS: [in] speech which is beyond reproach, so KJV: speech, that cannot be condemned; that INT: speech sound not to be condemned that he who is Strong's Greek 176 1 Occurrence ἀκατάγνωστον — 1 Occ.