Strong's Lexicon akatastatos: Unstable, restless, disorderly Original Word: ἀκατάστατος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek prefix "a-" (meaning "not" or "without") and "katastatos" (meaning "settled" or "stable"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "akatastatos," the concept of instability can be related to Hebrew words like "נָדַד" (nadad - to wander, flee) or "תּוֹהוּ" (tohu - formlessness, confusion). Usage: The Greek word "akatastatos" is used to describe something or someone that is unstable, restless, or disorderly. It conveys a sense of lacking stability or being in a state of constant change or turmoil. In the New Testament, it often refers to a lack of spiritual or moral stability, highlighting the inconsistency in behavior or belief. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, stability was highly valued, both in personal character and in societal structures. The concept of being "unstable" would have been seen as a negative trait, indicating a lack of reliability or trustworthiness. In the early Christian context, stability in faith and conduct was crucial for the growth and unity of the church, making the term "akatastatos" particularly poignant in its admonitions. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 182 akatástatos – unsettled. See 181 (akatastasiais). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom alpha (as a neg. prefix) and kathistémi Definition unstable NASB Translation restless (1), unstable (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 182: ἀκατάστατοςἀκατάστατος, (καθίστημι), unstable, inconstant, restless: James 1:8, and L T Tr WH in Strong's Exhaustive Concordance unstable. From a (as a negative particle) and a derivative of kathistemi; inconstant -- unstable. see GREEK a see GREEK kathistemi Forms and Transliterations ακαταστατον ἀκατάστατον ακαταστατος ακατάστατος ἀκατάστατος akatastaton akatástaton akatastatos akatástatosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance James 1:8 Adj-NMSGRK: ἀνὴρ δίψυχος ἀκατάστατος ἐν πάσαις NAS: man, unstable in all KJV: man [is] unstable in INT: [he is] a man double-minded unstable in all James 3:8 Adj-NNS Strong's Greek 182 |
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