Lexicon kateidólos: Idolatrous, full of idols Original Word: κατείδωλος Strong's Exhaustive Concordance wholly given to idolatry. From kata (intensively) and eidolon; utterly idolatrous -- wholly given to idolatry. see GREEK kata see GREEK eidolon NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kata and eidólon Definition full of idols NASB Translation full of idols (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2712: κατείδωλοςκατείδωλος, κατείδωλον (κατά and εἴδωλον; after the analogy of καταμπελος, καταγομος, κατάχρυσος, καταδενδρος, etc. (see κατά, III. 3, and cf. Herm. ad Vig., p. 638)), full of idols: Acts 17:16. (Not found in secular authors (cf. Winer's Grammar, § 34, 3).) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek preposition "κατά" (kata, meaning "down" or "against") and "εἴδωλον" (eidōlon, meaning "idol" or "image").Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "κατείδωλος," the concept of idolatry is frequently addressed in the Hebrew Bible. Relevant Hebrew terms include: Usage: This word is used in the New Testament to describe a place or a state characterized by the presence or worship of many idols. It is used to convey the pervasive nature of idolatry in a particular context. Context: The term "κατείδωλος" appears in the New Testament in Acts 17:16, where it is used to describe the city of Athens. The Apostle Paul, during his missionary journeys, arrives in Athens and observes that the city is "full of idols." This observation sets the stage for his famous speech at the Areopagus, where he addresses the Athenians about their religious practices and introduces them to the "unknown god" they worship without knowledge. The use of "κατείδωλος" highlights the extent of idolatry in Athens, a city renowned for its philosophical and cultural achievements yet deeply entrenched in idol worship. Paul's reaction to the idolatry he witnesses reflects the biblical condemnation of idol worship, which is seen as a deviation from the worship of the one true God. The term underscores the tension between the monotheistic faith of early Christians and the polytheistic practices prevalent in the Greco-Roman world. Forms and Transliterations κατειδωλον κατείδωλον kateidolon kateidōlon kateídolon kateídōlonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
|
