ἄθεσμος

athesmosAdjectiveG0113

lawless

From: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and a derivative of G5087 (τίθημι) (in the sense of enacting);

Short Definition

lawless, i.e. (by implication) criminal

Full Lexicon Entry

lawless, esp. of those who violate the law of nature and conscience .
Synonyms
ἀθέμιτος, ἄνομος, κακός, πονηρός, *φαῦλος *(see Tr., Syn., §lxxiv; DCG, ii, 821b).
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:

2 Peter
2

Key Passages

  • 2 Peter 2:7
  • 2 Peter 3:17

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