2315. theopneustos

Lexicon

theopneustos: God-breathed, inspired by God

Original Word: θεόπνευστος
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: theopneustos
Pronunciation: theh-OP-nyoo-stos
Phonetic Spelling: (theh-op'-nyoo-stos)
Definition: God-breathed, inspired by God
Meaning: God-breathed, inspired by God, due to the inspiration of God.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

given by inspiration of God.

From theos and a presumed derivative of pneo; divinely breathed in -- given by inspiration of God.

see GREEK theos

see GREEK pneo

HELPS Word-studies

2315 theópneustos (from 2316 /theós, "God" and 4154 /pnéō, "breathe out") – properly, God-breathed, referring to the divine inspiration (inbreathing) of Scripture (used only in 2 Tim 3:16).

2315 /theópneustos ("God-breathed"), likely a term coined by Paul, "expresses the sacred nature of the Scriptures (their divine origin) and their power to sanctify believers" (C. Spicq, 2, 193).

[Inbreathing (2315 /theópneustos) relates directly to God's Spirit (Gk pneuma) which can also be translated "breath."]

2 Tim 3:16: "Each-and-every (3956 /pás, singular) Scripture (Gk, singular) is God-breathed (2315 /theópneustos) and profitable for teaching, for convincing, for correction, for training in righteousness."

The singular (anarthrous) use of 3956 /pás ("all") underlines that each part of speech (every inflected word-form, "reflex") used in the Bible is God-breathed, i.e. inscripturated (written) under divine inspiration.

[G. Archer, "2315 (theópneustos) is better rendered 'breathed out by God' as the emphasis is upon the divine origin of the inscripturated revelation itself" (A Survey of OT Introduction, fn. 7, 29).]

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from theos and pneó
Definition
God-breathed, i.e. inspired by God
NASB Translation
inspired by God (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2315: θεόπνευστος

θεόπνευστος, θεοπνευστον (Θεός and πνέω), inspired by God: γραφή, i. e. the contents of Scripture, 2 Timothy 3:16 (see πᾶς, I. 1 c.); σοφιη (pseudo-)Phocyl. 121; ὄνειροι, Plutarch, de plac. phil. 5, 2, 3, p. 904 f.; (Sibylline Oracles 8, 411 (cf. 308); Nonnus, paraphr. ev. Ioan. 1, 99). (ἐμπνευστος also is used passively, but ἄπνευστος, ἐυπνευστος, πυριπνευστος (δυσδιαπνευστος), actively (and δυσαναπνευστος; apparently either active or passive; cf. Winer's Grammar, 96 (92) note).)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: From θεός (theos, "God") and πνέω (pneō, "to breathe")

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent to θεόπνευστος, the concept of divine inspiration is present in the Hebrew Scriptures. Key Hebrew terms related to the idea of God's word being communicated to humanity include:

• רוּחַ (ruach, Strong's Hebrew 7307): Often translated as "spirit" or "breath," this term is used to describe the Spirit of God, which plays a role in inspiring the prophets and conveying God's messages.
• נָבִיא (navi, Strong's Hebrew 5030): Meaning "prophet," this term refers to individuals who are divinely inspired to speak God's words to the people.

These Hebrew concepts align with the understanding of θεόπνευστος as denoting writings that are infused with divine authority and purpose.

Usage: The term θεόπνευστος is used to describe writings or scriptures that are divinely inspired, indicating that they are the product of divine influence and authority.

Context: The Greek term θεόπνευστος appears in the New Testament in 2 Timothy 3:16, where it is used to affirm the divine origin and authority of Scripture. The verse states, "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness" (BSB). This passage underscores the belief that the Scriptures are not merely human writings but are infused with divine breath, making them authoritative and reliable for teaching and guiding believers in their faith and conduct.

The concept of θεόπνευστος is foundational to the doctrine of biblical inspiration, which holds that the authors of the Bible were guided by the Holy Spirit in such a way that their writings are an accurate and trustworthy revelation of God's will and truth. This divine inspiration extends to all parts of Scripture, ensuring its role as the ultimate standard for faith and practice.

The use of θεόπνευστος in 2 Timothy highlights the importance of Scripture in the life of the believer, serving as a tool for spiritual growth and moral guidance. It emphasizes the transformative power of God's Word, which is capable of equipping individuals for every good work.

Forms and Transliterations

θεοπνευστος θεόπνευστος theopneustos theópneustos

Englishman's Concordance

2 Timothy 3:16 Adj-NFS
GRK: πᾶσα γραφὴ θεόπνευστος καὶ ὠφέλιμος
NAS: Scripture is inspired by God and profitable
KJV: scripture [is] given by inspiration of God, and
INT: Every Scripture [is] God-breathed and profitable

Strong's Greek 2315
1 Occurrence

θεόπνευστος — 1 Occ.