ἀγαθός
agathosA / GG0018
good
From: a primary word;
Short Definition
"good" (in any sense, often as noun)
Full Lexicon Entry
in general, good, in physical and in moral sense, used of persons, things, acts, conditions, etc., applied to that which is regarded as "perfect in its kind, so as to produce pleasure and satisfaction. . that which, in itself good, is also at once for the good and the advantage of him who comes in contact with it" : γῆ; δένδρον; καρδία; δόσις; μέρις; *ἔργον *(frequently in Pl.); ἐλπίς; θησαυρός; μνεία., τὸ ἀ, that which is morally good, beneficial, acceptable to God; ἐργάζεσθαι τὸ ἀ,; πράσσειν; διώκειν; μιμεῖσθαι; κολλᾶσθαι ἀ; ερωτᾶν περὶ τοῦ ἀ.; διάκονος εἰς τὸ ἀ.; τὸ ἀ. σου, thy favour, benefit; pl., τὰ ἀ., of goods, possessions; of spiritual benefits. ἀ is opposite to πονηρός; κακός; φαῦλος.
Synonyms
καλός, δίκαιος. κ. properly refers to goodliness as manifested in form: ἀ. to inner excellence . In, where it is contrasted with δ., ἀ. implies a kindliness and attractiveness not necessarily possessed by the δίκαιος, who merely measures up to a high standard of rectitude .
LXX Usage: chiefly for טוֹב
Grammar
Part of Speech A / G
Morphology G:A / G:ADV
DescriptionG:A / G:ADV
Occurrences
91 timesAppears 91 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Romans
19
Luke
13
Matthew
12
1 Peter
6
1 Timothy
4
Key Passages
- 1 Peter 2:18
- 3 John 1:11
- John 7:12
- Matthew 20:15
- Romans 13:3
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