3672. homologoumenós

Lexicon

homologoumenós: Confessed, professed, acknowledged

Original Word: ὁμολογούμενος
Part of Speech: Adverb
Transliteration: homologoumenós
Pronunciation: ho-mo-lo-goo-MEN-os
Phonetic Spelling: (hom-ol-og-ow-men'-oce)
Definition: Confessed, professed, acknowledged
Meaning: admittedly, without controversy.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

without controversy.

Adverb of present passive participle of homologeo; confessedly -- without controversy.

see GREEK homologeo

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
adverb from homologeó
Definition
as agreed, by common consent
NASB Translation
common confession (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3672: ὁμολογουμένως

ὁμολογουμένως (ὁμολογέω), adverb, by consent of all, confessedly, without controversy: 1 Timothy 3:16. (4 Macc. 6:31; 7:16; 16:1; in secular authors from Thucydides, Xenophon,Plato down; with ἀοπ πάντων added, Isocrates paneg. § 33, where see Baiter's note.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the verb ὁμολογέω (homologeō), which means "to confess," "to agree," or "to acknowledge."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ὁμολογούμενος, the concept of confession and acknowledgment can be related to several Hebrew terms, such as יָדָה (yadah, Strong's 3034), which means "to give thanks" or "to confess," and נָכַר (nakar, Strong's 5234), which can mean "to recognize" or "to acknowledge." These terms reflect similar themes of acknowledgment and public declaration found in the Greek usage.

Usage: This word is used in contexts where a statement, belief, or truth is openly acknowledged or professed by individuals or groups. It often implies a public declaration or agreement with a particular truth or doctrine.

Context: The Greek term ὁμολογούμενος appears in the New Testament to describe truths or beliefs that are openly acknowledged by believers. It is closely related to the concept of confession, both in terms of admitting one's faith and in the sense of agreeing with a doctrinal truth. The use of this term underscores the importance of public confession in the life of a believer, as it reflects an outward expression of inward belief.

In the New Testament, the act of confessing or acknowledging is often linked to the acknowledgment of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. This public confession is seen as a vital component of the Christian faith, as it not only affirms personal belief but also serves as a testimony to others. The term ὁμολογούμενος emphasizes the communal and public nature of this confession, highlighting the role of the believer within the larger body of Christ.

The concept of confession is also tied to the idea of truth and doctrine. Believers are called to acknowledge and profess the core truths of the Christian faith, which are considered essential for salvation and spiritual growth. This acknowledgment is not merely a private matter but is meant to be shared and declared openly, serving as a witness to the transformative power of the Gospel.

Forms and Transliterations

ομολογουμενως ομολογουμένως ὁμολογουμένως ομολόγως ομομήτριον ομονοία ομονοούντας ομοπάτρια όμορα ομορούντάς ομορούντες ομόρους ομορούσας homologoumenos homologoumenōs homologouménos homologouménōs omologoumenos omologoumenōs

Englishman's Concordance

1 Timothy 3:16 Adv
GRK: καὶ ὁμολογουμένως μέγα ἐστὶν
NAS: By common confession, great
KJV: And without controversy great is
INT: And confessedly great is

Strong's Greek 3672
1 Occurrence

ὁμολογουμένως — 1 Occ.