Strong's Lexicon thnétos: Mortal Original Word: θνητός Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb θνῄσκω (thnēskō), meaning "to die." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "thnétos," the concept of mortality is expressed in the Hebrew Bible through words like אָדָם (adam, Strong's H120), meaning "man" or "mankind," which often carries the connotation of being mortal. Usage: The term "thnétos" is used in the New Testament to describe that which is subject to death, specifically referring to human beings in their earthly, perishable state. It emphasizes the transient and fragile nature of human life in contrast to the eternal and imperishable nature of God and the life to come. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of mortality was a common theme in philosophy and literature, often highlighting the fleeting nature of human existence and the inevitability of death. This understanding was also present in Jewish thought, where human mortality was seen as a consequence of the Fall, as described in Genesis. The New Testament writers, particularly Paul, use "thnétos" to contrast the present human condition with the hope of resurrection and eternal life through Christ. HELPS Word-studies 2349 thnētós – properly, subject to dying (death), mortality; the inevitability of physical death. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom thnéskó Definition subject to death NASB Translation mortal (6). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2349: θνητόςθνητός, θνητῇ, θνητόν (verbal adjective from θνῄσκω) (from Homer down), liable to death, mortal: Romans 6:12; Romans 8:11; 1 Corinthians 15:53; 2 Corinthians 4:11; 2 Corinthians 5:4. (θνητός subject to death, and so still living; νεκρός actually dead.) STRONGS NT 2349a: θορυβάζωθορυβάζω: (θόρυβος, which see); to trouble, disturb (i. e. τυρβάζω, which see); passive present 2 person singular θορυβάζῃ in Luke 10:41 L T Tr WH after manuscripts א B C L etc. (Not found elsewhere (Sophocles' Lexicon, under the word, quotes Eusebius of Alexandria (Migne, Patr. Graec. vol. 86:1), p. 444 c.).) From thnesko; liable to die -- mortal(-ity). see GREEK thnesko Englishman's Concordance Romans 6:12 Adj-DNSGRK: ἐν τῷ θνητῷ ὑμῶν σώματι NAS: reign in your mortal body KJV: in your mortal body, that INT: in the mortal of you body Romans 8:11 Adj-ANP 1 Corinthians 15:53 Adj-NNS 1 Corinthians 15:54 Adj-NNS 2 Corinthians 4:11 Adj-DFS 2 Corinthians 5:4 Adj-NNS Strong's Greek 2349 |