Strong's Lexicon ametathetos: Unchangeable, immutable Original Word: ἀμετάθετος Word Origin: From the Greek prefix "α-" (a-, meaning "not") and "μετατίθημι" (metatithemi, meaning "to change" or "to transfer") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "ἀμετάθετος," the concept of God's unchangeable nature is reflected in Hebrew words like "אֱמוּנָה" (emunah, Strong's H530, meaning "faithfulness") and "נֶאֱמָן" (ne'eman, Strong's H539, meaning "faithful" or "trustworthy"). Usage: The Greek word "ἀμετάθετος" (ametathetos) is used to describe something that is unchangeable or immutable. It conveys the idea of being fixed, permanent, and not subject to alteration. In the New Testament, it is used to emphasize the certainty and reliability of God's promises and purposes. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of immutability was often associated with the divine. Gods were considered unchanging in their nature and decrees, which provided a sense of stability and trustworthiness. In the context of the New Testament, this attribute is applied to the God of Israel, highlighting His faithfulness and the certainty of His covenant promises. HELPS Word-studies 276 ametáthetos (an adjective, derived from 1 /A "not" and 3346 /metatíthēmi, "to change position") – properly, no-change-of-position (form); hence, immutable, unchangeable, (unalterable). [276 (ametáthetos) also means immutable in the P Oxy (III. 482, NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom alpha (as a neg. prefix) and metatithémi Definition immutable, unchangeable NASB Translation unchangeable (1), unchangeableness (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 276: ἀμετάθετοςἀμετάθετος, (μετατίθημι), not transposed, not to be transferred; fixed, unalterable: Hebrews 6:18; τό ἀμετάθετον as a substantive, immutability, Hebrews 6:17. (3Macc. 5:1; Polybius, Diodorus, Plutarch.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance immutable. From a (as a negative particle) and a derivative of metatithemi; unchangeable, or (neuter as abstract) unchangeability -- immutable(-ility). see GREEK a see GREEK metatithemi Forms and Transliterations αμεταθετον αμετάθετον ἀμετάθετον αμεταθετων αμεταθέτων ἀμεταθέτων ametatheton ametathetōn ametathéton ametathétōn ametáthetonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Hebrews 6:17 Adj-ANSGRK: ἐπαγγελίας τὸ ἀμετάθετον τῆς βουλῆς NAS: of the promise the unchangeableness of His purpose, KJV: of promise the immutability of his INT: promise the unchangeableness of the counsel Hebrews 6:18 Adj-GNP Strong's Greek 276 |
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