ἀνεπίληπτος

anepilēptosAdjectiveG0423

irreproachable

From: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and a derivative of G1949 (ἐπιλαμβάνομαι);

Short Definition

not arrested, i.e. (by implication) inculpable

Full Lexicon Entry

without reproach.
Synonyms
ἀμεμπτος, ἀνέγκλητος. It is stronger than these, for it implies not only that the man is of good report, but that he is deservedly so .

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Timothy
3

Key Passages

  • 1 Timothy 3:2
  • 1 Timothy 5:7
  • 1 Timothy 6:14

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