Strong's Lexicon nothos: Illegitimate, bastard Original Word: νόθος Word Origin: Derived from a primary word of uncertain affinity Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "nothos," but the concept of illegitimacy can be related to terms like "mamzer" (מַמְזֵר) found in Deuteronomy 23:2, which refers to a child born of a forbidden union. Usage: The Greek word "nothos" is used to describe someone who is illegitimate, often in the context of birth. It carries the connotation of being born outside of lawful wedlock, and by extension, it can imply a lack of legitimacy or authenticity in a broader sense. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe those who are not true children of God, lacking the legitimate status of sonship. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek and Roman societies, legitimacy was a significant social and legal concept. Being born within a lawful marriage was crucial for inheritance rights and social standing. An illegitimate child, or "nothos," would not have the same rights or status as a legitimate child. This concept was also present in Jewish culture, where lineage and heritage were important for religious and social identity. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition a bastard, baseborn NASB Translation illegitimate children (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3541: νόθοςνόθος, νοθη, νοθον, illegitimate, bastard, i. e. born, not in lawful wedlock, but of a concubine or female slave: Hebrews 12:8; cf. Bleek at the passage (Wis. 4:3; from Homer down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance an illegitimate childOf uncertain affinity; a spurious or illegitimate son -- bastard. Forms and Transliterations νοθοι νόθοι νομάδες νομάδων nothoi nóthoiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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