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 timesAppears 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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