Strong's Lexicon isotimos: Of equal value, equally precious Original Word: ἰσότιμος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek words ἴσος (isos, meaning "equal") and τιμή (timē, meaning "honor" or "value"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "isotimos," the concept of equality and shared honor can be seen in Hebrew terms like יָשָׁר (yashar, meaning "upright" or "just") and כָּבוֹד (kavod, meaning "glory" or "honor"). Usage: The term "isotimos" is used to describe something that holds equal value or honor. In the context of the New Testament, it is often used to convey the idea of shared or equal standing, particularly in relation to faith or spiritual blessings. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of equality was often limited to certain social classes or groups. The use of "isotimos" in the New Testament reflects a radical departure from these societal norms, emphasizing the equal standing of all believers in the eyes of God, regardless of their social or ethnic background. This concept would have been particularly significant in the early Christian communities, which were composed of diverse groups of people. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 2472 isótimos (from 2470 /ísos, "equivalent, equal" and 5092 /timḗ, "assigned price, value") – properly, having the same (equal) value; "equally privileged, held in equal honor" (Abbott-Smith); of consistent value (preciousness, make-up) and therefore deserving equal respect (recognition). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom isos and timé Definition held in equal honor NASB Translation same kind (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2472: ἰσότιμοςἰσότιμος, ἰσότιμον (ἴσος and τιμή), equally precious; equally honored: τίνι, to be esteemed equal to, ἰσότιμον ἡμῖν πίστιν (a like-precious faith with us), concisely for πίστιν τῇ ἡμῶν πίστει ἰσότιμον (Winers Grammar, § 66, 2f.; Buttmann, § 133, 10): 2 Peter 1:1. (Philo, Josephus, Plutarch, Lucian, Aelian, others.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance equal, like, of the same kindFrom isos and time; of equal value or honor -- like precious. see GREEK isos see GREEK time Forms and Transliterations ισοτιμον ισότιμον ἰσότιμον isotimon isótimonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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