171. akairós
Strong's Lexicon
akairós: Inopportunely, untimely, out of season

Original Word: ἀκαίρως
Part of Speech: Adverb
Transliteration: akairós
Pronunciation: ah-kah-ee-ROS
Phonetic Spelling: (ak-ah'-ee-roce)
Definition: Inopportunely, untimely, out of season
Meaning: unseasonably, out of due season, inopportunely.

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek prefix "a-" (not, without) and "kairos" (appointed time, season).

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "akairós," the concept of untimely or inappropriate timing can be related to Hebrew words like "עֵת" (eth, Strong's H6256), which means time or season, often used in contexts where timing is crucial.

Usage: The adverb "akairós" is used to describe actions or events that occur at an inappropriate or inconvenient time. It conveys the sense of something happening outside the proper or appointed time, often implying a lack of readiness or suitability.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of "kairos" was significant, referring to the right or opportune moment. It was a time when conditions were perfect for a particular action. The prefix "a-" negates this, indicating a time that is not suitable or favorable. Understanding the importance of timing was crucial in various aspects of life, including agriculture, warfare, and social interactions.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from the same as akaireomai
Definition
out of season
NASB Translation
season (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 171: ἀκαίρως

ἀκαίρως (καιρός), adverb, unseasonably, (A. V. out of season) (opposed to εὐκαίρως): 2 Timothy 4:2 (whether seasonable for men or not). (Sir. 35:4; (Aeschylus Ag. 808); Plato, de rep. x., p. 606 b.; Tim. 33 a.; 86 c.; Xenophon, Ephesians 5, 7; Josephus, Antiquities 6, 7, 2, others.)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
out of season, untimely.

Adverb from the same as akaireomai; inopportunely -- out of season.

see GREEK akaireomai

Forms and Transliterations
ακαιρως ακαίρως ἀκαίρως ακακία ακακίαν ακακίας akairos akairōs akaíros akaírōs
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Englishman's Concordance
2 Timothy 4:2 Adv
GRK: ἐπίστηθι εὐκαίρως ἀκαίρως ἔλεγξον ἐπιτίμησον
NAS: in season [and] out of season; reprove,
KJV: in season, out of season; reprove,
INT: be ready in season out of season correct rebuke

Strong's Greek 171
1 Occurrence


ἀκαίρως — 1 Occ.















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