3709. orgé

Lexicon

orgé: Wrath, anger, indignation

Original Word: ὀργή
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: orgé
Pronunciation: or-GAY
Phonetic Spelling: (or-gay')
Definition: Wrath, anger, indignation
Meaning: anger, wrath, passion; punishment, vengeance.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

anger, indignation, vengeance, wrath.

From oregomai; properly, desire (as a reaching forth or excitement of the mind), i.e. (by analogy), violent passion (ire, or (justifiable) abhorrence); by implication punishment -- anger, indignation, vengeance, wrath.

see GREEK oregomai

HELPS Word-studies

3709 orgḗ (from orgáō, "to teem, swelling up to constitutionally oppose") – properly, settled anger (opposition), i.e. rising up from an ongoing (fixed) opposition.

3709 /orgḗ ("settled anger") proceeds from an internal disposition which steadfastly opposes someone or something based on extended personal exposure, i.e. solidifying what the beholder considers wrong (unjust, evil).

["Orgē comes from the verb oragō meaning, 'to teem, to swell'; and thus implies that it is not a sudden outburst, but rather (referring to God's) fixed, controlled, passionate feeling against sin . . . a settled indignation (so Hendriksen)" (D. E. Hiebert, at 1 Thes 1:10).]

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a prim. word
Definition
impulse, wrath
NASB Translation
anger (6), wrath (30).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3709: ὀργή

ὀργή, ὀργῆς, ἡ (from ὀργάω to teem, denoting an internal motion, especially that of plants and fruits swelling with juice (Curtius, § 152); cf. Latinturgerealicui forirascialicui in Plautus Cas. 2, 5, 17; Most. 3, 2, 10; cf. German arg, Aerger), in Greek writings from Hesiod down "the natural disposition, temper, character; movement or agitation of soul, impulse, desire, any violent emotion," but especially (and chiefly in Attic) anger. In Biblical Greek anger, wrath, indignation (on the distinction between it and θυμός, see θυμός, 1): Ephesians 4:31; Colossians 3:8; James 1:19f; μετ' ὀργῆς, indignant (A. V. with anger), Mark 3:5; χωρίς ὀργῆς, 1 Timothy 2:8; anger exhibited in punishing, hence, used for the punishment itself (Demosthenes or. in middle § 43): of the punishments inflicted by magistrates, Romans 13:4; διά τήν ὀργήν, i. e. because disobedience is visited with punishment, Romans 13:5. The ὀργή attributed to God in the N. T. is that in God which stands opposed to man's disobedience, obduracy (especially in resisting the gospel) and sin, and manifests itself in punishing the same: John 3:36; Romans 1:18; Romans 4:15; Romans 9:22a; Hebrews 3:11; Hebrews 4:3; Revelation 14:10; Revelation 16:19; Revelation 19:15; absolutely, ἡ ὀργή, Romans 12:19 (cf. Winer's Grammar, 594 (553)); σκεύη ὀργῆς, vessels into which wrath will be poured (at the last day), explained by the addition κατηρτισμένα εἰς ἀπώλειαν, Romans 9:22b; ἡ μελλουσα ὀργή, which at the last day will be exhibited in penalties, Matthew 3:7; Luke 3:7 (others understand in these two passages the (national) judgments immediately impending to be referred to — at least primarily); also ἡ ὀργή ἡ ἐρχομένη, 1 Thessalonians 1:10; ἡμέρα ὀργῆς, the day on which the wrath of God will be made manifest in the punishment of the wicked (cf. Winer's Grammar, § 30, 2 a.), Romans 2:5; and ἡ ἡμέρα ἡ μεγάλη τῆς ὀργῆς αὐτοῦ (Revelation 6:17; see ἡμέρα, 3 at the end); ἔρχεται ἡ ὀργή τοῦ Θεοῦ ἐπί τινα, the wrath of God cometh upon one in the infliction of penalty (cf. Winer's Grammar, § 40, 2 a.), Ephesians 5:6; Colossians 3:6 (T Tr WH omit; L brackets ἐπί etc.); ἔφθασε (ἔφθακεν L text WH marginal reading) ἐπ' αὐτούς ἡ ὀργή, 1 Thessalonians 2:16; so ἡ ὀργή passes over into the notion of retribution and punishment, Luke 21:23; Rom. (Romans 2:8); ; Revelation 11:18; τέκνα ὀργῆς, men exposed to divine punishment, Ephesians 2:3; εἰς ὀργήν, unto wrath, i. e. to undergo punishment in misery, 1 Thessalonians 5:9. ὀργή is attributed to Christ also when he comes as Messianic judge, Revelation 6:16. (The Sept. for עֶבְרָה, wrath, outburst of anger, זַעַם, חֵמָה, חָרון, קֶצֶף, etc.; but chiefly for אַף.) Cf. Ferd. Weber, Vom Zorne Gottes. Erlang. 1862; Ritschl, Die christl. Lehre v. d. Rechtfertigung u. Versöhnung, ii., p. 118ff.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ὀργάω (orgaō), meaning "to teem, to swell," which conveys the idea of a natural impulse or propensity.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H639 אַף (aph): Often translated as "anger" or "wrath," this term is used to describe both human and divine anger in the Old Testament.
• H7110 קֶצֶף (qetseph): Meaning "wrath" or "indignation," it is used to describe God's anger against sin and disobedience.
• H2534 חֵמָה (chemah): Translated as "wrath" or "fury," this term is frequently used in the context of divine retribution.

These Hebrew terms provide a foundation for understanding the concept of ὀργή in the New Testament, highlighting the continuity of the theme of divine wrath throughout the biblical narrative.

Usage: In the New Testament, ὀργή is used to describe both human and divine anger. It often refers to God's righteous judgment and wrath against sin and disobedience. The term is used in various contexts to illustrate the consequences of sin and the need for repentance.

Context: The concept of ὀργή in the New Testament is multifaceted, encompassing both human and divine dimensions of anger. In human terms, ὀργή can refer to a passionate outburst of anger or a settled disposition of indignation. However, the New Testament frequently emphasizes the divine aspect of ὀργή, portraying it as God's holy and just response to sin.

Divine ὀργή is depicted as a righteous and necessary aspect of God's character, reflecting His holiness and justice. It is not capricious or arbitrary but is directed against sin and unrighteousness. For instance, in Romans 1:18, the apostle Paul writes, "The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people who suppress the truth by their wickedness" (BSB). This passage underscores the idea that God's wrath is a response to human rebellion and moral corruption.

The New Testament also presents ὀργή as something believers are to avoid in their personal conduct. Ephesians 4:31 advises, "Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice" (BSB). Here, ὀργή is associated with negative human emotions that can lead to sin if not controlled.

Furthermore, the eschatological aspect of ὀργή is significant, as it is often linked to the final judgment. Revelation 6:16-17 speaks of the "wrath of the Lamb" and the great day of God's wrath, emphasizing the ultimate accountability of humanity before God.

Forms and Transliterations

οργαί οργάς οργη οργή ὀργή ὀργὴ ὀργῇ οργην οργήν ὀργήν ὀργὴν οργης οργής ὀργῆς orge orgē orgḗ orgḕ orgêi orgē̂i orgen orgēn orgḗn orgḕn orges orgês orgēs orgē̂s

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 3:7 N-GFS
GRK: τῆς μελλούσης ὀργῆς
NAS: you to flee from the wrath to come?
KJV: to flee from the wrath to come?
INT: the coming wrath

Mark 3:5 N-GFS
GRK: αὐτοὺς μετ' ὀργῆς συλλυπούμενος ἐπὶ
NAS: After looking around at them with anger, grieved
KJV: on them with anger, being grieved for
INT: them with anger being grieved at

Luke 3:7 N-GFS
GRK: τῆς μελλούσης ὀργῆς
NAS: you to flee from the wrath to come?
KJV: to flee from the wrath to come?
INT: the coming wrath

Luke 21:23 N-NFS
GRK: γῆς καὶ ὀργὴ τῷ λαῷ
NAS: upon the land and wrath to this
KJV: the land, and wrath upon this
INT: land and wrath those people

John 3:36 N-NFS
GRK: ἀλλ' ἡ ὀργὴ τοῦ θεοῦ
NAS: life, but the wrath of God
KJV: life; but the wrath of God abideth
INT: but the wrath of God

Romans 1:18 N-NFS
GRK: Ἀποκαλύπτεται γὰρ ὀργὴ θεοῦ ἀπ'
NAS: For the wrath of God is revealed
KJV: For the wrath of God is revealed
INT: there is revealed indeed wrath of God from

Romans 2:5 N-AFS
GRK: θησαυρίζεις σεαυτῷ ὀργὴν ἐν ἡμέρᾳ
NAS: you are storing up wrath for yourself
KJV: unto thyself wrath against
INT: treasure up to yourself wrath in a day

Romans 2:5 N-GFS
GRK: ἐν ἡμέρᾳ ὀργῆς καὶ ἀποκαλύψεως
NAS: in the day of wrath and revelation
KJV: the day of wrath and
INT: in a day of wrath and revelation

Romans 2:8 N-NFS
GRK: τῇ ἀδικίᾳ ὀργὴ καὶ θυμός
NAS: unrighteousness, wrath and indignation.
KJV: indignation and wrath,
INT: unrighteousness wrath and anger

Romans 3:5 N-AFS
GRK: ἐπιφέρων τὴν ὀργήν κατὰ ἄνθρωπον
NAS: who inflicts wrath is not unrighteous,
KJV: who taketh vengeance? (I speak
INT: inflicts the wrath According to man

Romans 4:15 N-AFS
GRK: γὰρ νόμος ὀργὴν κατεργάζεται οὗ
NAS: brings about wrath, but where
KJV: the law worketh wrath: for where
INT: indeed law wrath brings where

Romans 5:9 N-GFS
GRK: ἀπὸ τῆς ὀργῆς
NAS: we shall be saved from the wrath [of God] through
KJV: from wrath through
INT: from the wrath

Romans 9:22 N-AFS
GRK: ἐνδείξασθαι τὴν ὀργὴν καὶ γνωρίσαι
NAS: to demonstrate His wrath and to make
KJV: to shew [his] wrath, and
INT: to show the wrath and to make known

Romans 9:22 N-GFS
GRK: μακροθυμίᾳ σκεύη ὀργῆς κατηρτισμένα εἰς
NAS: vessels of wrath prepared
KJV: the vessels of wrath fitted
INT: patience vessels of wrath fitted for

Romans 12:19 N-DFS
GRK: τόπον τῇ ὀργῇ γέγραπται γάρ
NAS: room for the wrath [of God], for it is written,
KJV: place unto wrath: for
INT: place to wrath it has been written indeed

Romans 13:4 N-AFS
GRK: ἔκδικος εἰς ὀργὴν τῷ τὸ
NAS: an avenger who brings wrath on the one who practices
KJV: a revenger to [execute] wrath upon
INT: an avenger for wrath to him that

Romans 13:5 N-AFS
GRK: διὰ τὴν ὀργὴν ἀλλὰ καὶ
NAS: because of wrath, but also
KJV: only for wrath, but also
INT: on account of the wrath but also

Ephesians 2:3 N-GFS
GRK: τέκνα φύσει ὀργῆς ὡς καὶ
NAS: children of wrath, even
KJV: the children of wrath, even
INT: children by nature of wrath as even

Ephesians 4:31 N-NFS
GRK: θυμὸς καὶ ὀργὴ καὶ κραυγὴ
NAS: and wrath and anger and clamor
KJV: wrath, and anger, and clamour,
INT: anger and wrath and clamour

Ephesians 5:6 N-NFS
GRK: ἔρχεται ἡ ὀργὴ τοῦ θεοῦ
NAS: of these things the wrath of God
KJV: cometh the wrath of God
INT: comes the wrath of God

Colossians 3:6 N-NFS
GRK: ἔρχεται ἡ ὀργὴ τοῦ θεοῦ
NAS: of these things that the wrath of God
KJV: which things' sake the wrath of God
INT: comes the wrath of God

Colossians 3:8 N-AFS
GRK: τὰ πάντα ὀργήν θυμόν κακίαν
NAS: them all aside: anger, wrath, malice,
KJV: all these; anger, wrath,
INT: all [these] things anger rage malice

1 Thessalonians 1:10 N-GFS
GRK: ἐκ τῆς ὀργῆς τῆς ἐρχομένης
NAS: who rescues us from the wrath to come.
KJV: us from the wrath to come.
INT: from the wrath coming

1 Thessalonians 2:16 N-NFS
GRK: αὐτοὺς ἡ ὀργὴ εἰς τέλος
NAS: of their sins. But wrath has come
KJV: alway: for the wrath is come upon
INT: them the wrath to the utmost

1 Thessalonians 5:9 N-AFS
GRK: θεὸς εἰς ὀργὴν ἀλλὰ εἰς
NAS: has not destined us for wrath, but for obtaining
KJV: us to wrath, but to
INT: God for wrath but for

Strong's Greek 3709
36 Occurrences

ὀργὴ — 13 Occ.
ὀργὴν — 9 Occ.
ὀργῆς — 14 Occ.