ἀθέμιτος

athemitosAdjectiveG0111

unlawful

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

Short Definition

from the base of G5087 (τίθημι)); illegal; by implication, flagitious

Full Lexicon Entry

-*ον *(θέμις, custom, right), (a) of persons, lawless (III Mac, l.with); (b) of things, lawless, unlawful.
Synonyms
see: ἄθεσμος.
LXX Usage: *

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Peter
1
Acts
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Peter 4:3
  • Acts 10:28

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