Lexicon epithanatios: Doomed to die, sentenced to death Original Word: ἐπιθανάτιος Strong's Exhaustive Concordance condemned to deathFrom epi and thanatos; doomed to death -- appointed to death. see GREEK epi see GREEK thanatos NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom epi and thanatos Definition condemned to death NASB Translation men condemned (1), men condemned to death (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1935: ἐπιθανάτιοςἐπιθανάτιος, ἐπιθανατιον (θάνατος), doomed to death: 1 Corinthians 4:9. (Dionysius Halicarnassus, Antiquities 7, 35.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek preposition ἐπί (epi, meaning "upon" or "at") and θάνατος (thanatos, meaning "death").Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἐπιθανάτιος in the Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, as the concept of being "at the point of death" or "condemned to die" is expressed through various phrases and contexts in the Hebrew Scriptures. However, related concepts can be found in terms such as מָוֶת (maveth, Strong's Hebrew 4194), meaning "death," and גָּוַע (gava, Strong's Hebrew 1478), meaning "to expire" or "to die." These terms capture the essence of mortality and the finality of death, which are thematically related to the Greek concept of ἐπιθανάτιος. Usage: This term is used in the New Testament to describe individuals who are in a state of extreme peril, facing death or execution. It is often used metaphorically to describe the apostles' experiences of persecution and suffering for the sake of the Gospel. Context: The term ἐπιθανάτιος appears in the New Testament in 1 Corinthians 4:9, where the Apostle Paul describes the apostles as being like men condemned to die in the arena, a spectacle to the world. In this context, Paul uses the term to illustrate the severe trials and persecutions faced by the apostles as they carried out their mission. The imagery evokes the Roman practice of condemning criminals to die in public spectacles, highlighting the apostles' vulnerability and the gravity of their commitment to spreading the Gospel. The use of ἐπιθανάτιος underscores the apostles' willingness to endure suffering and face death for the sake of Christ, serving as a powerful testament to their faith and dedication. Forms and Transliterations επιθανατιους επιθανατίους ἐπιθανατίους επίθεμα επιθέματα επιθέματι επιθέματος επιθεμάτων epithanatious epithanatíousLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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