Lexicon epikataratos: Cursed Original Word: ἐπικατάρατος Strong's Exhaustive Concordance accursed. From epi and a derivative of kataraomai; imprecated, i.e. Execrable -- accursed. see GREEK epi see GREEK kataraomai NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom epikataraomai (to invoke curses on) Definition accursed NASB Translation cursed (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1944: ἐπικατάρατοςἐπικατάρατος, ἐπικατάρατον (ἐπικαταράομαι to imprecate curses upon), only in Biblical and ecclesiastical use, accursed, execrable, exposed to divine vengeance, lying under God's curse: John 7:49 R G; Galatians 3:10 (Deuteronomy 27:26); Galatians 3:13 (Deuteronomy 21:23); (Wis. 3:12 ( Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek preposition "ἐπί" (epi, meaning "upon" or "over") and the adjective "κατάρατος" (kataratos, meaning "cursed").Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek term "ἐπικατάρατος" corresponds to several Hebrew words related to cursing, such as: Usage: The word is used in the New Testament to describe someone or something that is under a curse, often in the context of divine judgment or condemnation. Context: The term "ἐπικατάρατος" appears in the New Testament in contexts that emphasize the severity of being under a divine curse. It is used to describe the state of those who are separated from God's blessing due to disobedience or rejection of His covenant. In Galatians 3:10, the Apostle Paul writes, "For all who rely on works of the law are under a curse, as it is written: 'Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.'" Here, Paul references Deuteronomy 27:26 to illustrate that reliance on the law for justification places one under a curse, as perfect adherence is impossible. The term underscores the futility of seeking righteousness through human effort and highlights the necessity of faith in Christ for redemption. In Galatians 3:13, Paul further explains, "Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: 'Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.'" This passage reveals the redemptive work of Christ, who took upon Himself the curse that was rightfully ours, thus liberating believers from its power. The use of "ἐπικατάρατος" in these contexts serves to contrast the bondage of the law with the freedom found in Christ. Forms and Transliterations επαρατοι ἐπάρατοί επικατάρατα επικατάρατοι επικατάρατοί Επικαταρατος επικατάρατος Ἐπικατάρατος eparatoi epáratoí Epikataratos EpikatáratosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance John 7:49 Adj-NMPGRK: τὸν νόμον ἐπάρατοί εἰσιν KJV: the law are cursed. INT: the law accursed are Galatians 3:10 Adj-NMS Galatians 3:13 Adj-NMS Strong's Greek 1944 |
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