Strong's Lexicon athanasia: Immortality Original Word: ἀθανασία Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word ἀθάνατος (athanatos), meaning "immortal" or "undying," which is a combination of the prefix ἀ- (a-, "not") and θάνατος (thanatos, "death"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "athanasia," the concept of eternal life is present in the Old Testament, often associated with the Hebrew word חַי (chai), meaning "life," as seen in passages like Daniel 12:2, which speaks of everlasting life. Usage: The term "athanasia" refers to the state of being immortal or the quality of having eternal life. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the incorruptible and everlasting life that believers are promised through Jesus Christ. It signifies the victory over death and the eternal existence that is granted to those who are in Christ. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of immortality was often associated with the gods and was a subject of philosophical debate. The idea of humans achieving immortality was generally seen as unattainable. However, in the Christian context, immortality is presented as a gift from God, made possible through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This was a radical departure from contemporary beliefs, offering hope of eternal life to all believers, regardless of their earthly status. HELPS Word-studies 110 athanasía (from 1 /A "without" and 2288 /thánatos, "death") – properly, immortality (literally "without death, deathlessness"), referring to the unique glorification awarded to each believer by the Lord at His return (1 Cor 15:53,54). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom alpha (as a neg. prefix) and thanatos Definition immortality NASB Translation immortality (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 110: ἀθανασίαἀθανασία (ας ἡ (ἀθάνατος), immortality: 1 Corinthians 15:53; 1 Timothy 6:16 where God is described as ὁ μόνος ἔχων ἀθανασίαν, because he possesses it essentially — 'ἐκ τῆς ὀικείας οὐσίας, οὐκ ἐκ θελήματος ἄλλου, καθάπερ οἱ λοιποί πάντες ἀθάνατοι Justin,quaest, et resp. ad orthod. 61, p. 84, Otto edition. (In Greek writings from Plato down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance immortality. From a compound of a (as a negative particle) and thanatos; deathlessness -- immortality. see GREEK a see GREEK thanatos Forms and Transliterations αθανασιαν αθανασίαν ἀθανασίαν αθανίμ athanasian athanasíanLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Corinthians 15:53 N-AFSGRK: τοῦτο ἐνδύσασθαι ἀθανασίαν NAS: mortal must put on immortality. KJV: mortal [must] put on immortality. INT: this to put on immortality 1 Corinthians 15:54 N-AFS 1 Timothy 6:16 N-AFS |
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