Lexicon amachos: Peaceable, not quarrelsome Original Word: ἄμαχος Strong's Exhaustive Concordance uncontentious, peaceableFrom a (as a negative particle) and mache; peaceable -- not a brawler. see GREEK a see GREEK mache NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom alpha (as a neg. prefix) and maché Definition abstaining from fighting NASB Translation peaceable (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 269: ἄμαχοςἄμαχος, (μάχη), in Greek writings (from Pindar down) commonly not to be withstood, invincible; more rarely abstaining from fighting (Xenophon, Cyril 4, 1, 16; Hell. 4, 4, 9); in the N. T. twice metaphorically, not contentious: 1 Timothy 3:3; Titus 3:2. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek prefix "α-" (a-), meaning "not" or "without," and "μάχη" (machē), meaning "fight" or "battle."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἄμαχος, the concept of being peaceable or non-contentious can be related to several Hebrew terms that convey similar ideas. Some of these include: Usage: The word ἄμαχος is used in the New Testament to describe a quality of character, particularly in the context of Christian leadership and behavior. It emphasizes the importance of being peaceable and avoiding quarrels. Context: The Greek term ἄμαχος appears in the New Testament in the context of qualifications for church leaders. Specifically, it is found in 1 Timothy 3:3, where the Apostle Paul outlines the characteristics required of an overseer or bishop. The verse reads: "not given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, peaceable, and free of the love of money" (BSB). Here, ἄμαχος is translated as "peaceable," highlighting the expectation that a leader in the church should not be prone to conflict or aggression but should instead foster harmony and understanding. Forms and Transliterations αμαχον άμαχον ἄμαχον αμαχους αμάχους ἀμάχους amachon ámachon amachous amáchousLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Timothy 3:3 Adj-AMSGRK: ἀλλὰ ἐπιεικῆ ἄμαχον ἀφιλάργυρον NAS: but gentle, peaceable, free from the love of money. KJV: patient, not a brawler, not covetous; INT: but gentle peaceable not loving money Titus 3:2 Adj-AMP Strong's Greek 269 |