Strong's Lexicon akón: Unwilling, involuntary Original Word: ἀκών Word Origin: Derived from the Greek negative particle "α" (a) meaning "not" and "κών" (kon), which is related to the concept of will or desire. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent concept can be found in words like "בִּלְתִּי" (bilti), which also conveys the idea of negation or unwillingness, though there is no direct one-to-one correspondence in terms of a specific Hebrew word. Usage: The Greek word "ἀκών" (akón) is used to describe actions or states that are done without one's will or desire, often translated as "unwilling" or "involuntary." It conveys the idea of something being done reluctantly or without consent. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of will and intention was significant in both legal and philosophical contexts. Actions performed "ἀκών" were often distinguished from those done "ἑκών" (hekón), meaning willingly or intentionally. This distinction was important in determining moral and legal responsibility. HELPS Word-studies 210 ákōn (from 1 /A "not" and 1635 /hekṓn, "willing, in voluntary accord") – properly, unwilling, needing to be compelled (used only in 1 Cor 9:17). [210 (ákōn) describes someone who does not share the same mind (view), i.e. is not of the same will (intention).] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origincontr. of alpha (as a neg. prefix) and hekón Definition unwilling NASB Translation against my will (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 210: ἄκωνἄκων, ἄκουσα, ἄκον (contracted from ἀέκων, alpha privative and ἕκων willing), not of one's own will, unwilling: 1 Corinthians 9:17. (Very frequent among the Greeks.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance unwillingFrom a (as a negative particle) and hekon; unwilling -- against the will. see GREEK a see GREEK hekon Forms and Transliterations ακων άκων ἄκων akon akōn ákon ákōnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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