ἀγαθωσύνη

agathōsunēNoun (Feminine)G0019

goodness

From: from G18 (ἀγαθός);

Short Definition

goodness, i.e. virtue or beneficence

Full Lexicon Entry

-ης, ἡ (ἀγαθός), goodness (representing "the kindlier, as δικαιοσύνη, the sterner element in the ideal character," AE, Eph.; on its relation to χρηστότης, see Tr., Syn., §lxiii).
LXX Usage: for טוֹבָה, טוֹב, טוּב, only in Heb. bks.

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

4 times

Appears 4 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

2 Thessalonians
1
Ephesians
1
Galatians
1
Romans
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Thessalonians 1:11
  • Ephesians 5:9
  • Galatians 5:22
  • Romans 15:14

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