ἄνομος

anomosAdjectiveG0459

lawless

From: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and G3551 (νόμος);

Short Definition

lawless, i.e. (negatively) not subject to (the Jewish) law; (by implication, a Gentile), or (positively) wicked

Full Lexicon Entry

1.lawless, wicked
2.without law (= οἱ μὴ ὑπὸ νόμον
Synonyms
see: ἄθεσμος
LXX Usage: for עָוֺן, פָּשַׁע, רֶשַׁע, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

7 times

Appears 7 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Corinthians
1
1 Timothy
1
2 Peter
1
2 Thessalonians
1
Acts
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 9:21
  • 1 Timothy 1:9
  • 2 Peter 2:8
  • 2 Thessalonians 2:8
  • Acts 2:23

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