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 timesAppears 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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