ἄξιος

axiosAdjectiveG0514

worthy

From: probably from G71 (ἄγω);

Short Definition

deserving, comparable or suitable (as if drawing praise)

Full Lexicon Entry

1.Part One (a) of weight, worth (often with genitive, cf. )
bbefitting, meet
withof persons, worthy
2.Part Two α in good sense
LXX Usage: for בֵּן , מָלֵא, שָׁוָה; frequently in Wis, 2Mac

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

39 times

Appears 39 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
8
Acts
7
Matthew
7
Revelation
7
1 Timothy
4

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 16:4
  • Acts 13:46
  • John 1:27
  • Luke 3:8
  • Matthew 22:8

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