Lexicon pathos: Passion, suffering, lust Original Word: πάθος Strong's Exhaustive Concordance inordinate affection, lust. From the alternate of pascho; properly, suffering ("pathos"), i.e. (subjectively) a passion (especially concupiscence) -- (inordinate) affection, lust. see GREEK pascho HELPS Word-studies 3806 páthos (from 3958 /pásxō, "having strong feelings") – properly, raw, strong feelings (emotions) which are not guided by God (like consuming lust). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom paschó Definition that which befalls one, a passion, a suffering NASB Translation passion (2), passions (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3806: πάθοςπάθος, πάθους, τό (παθεῖν, πάσχω), from Aeschylus and Herodotus down; equivalent to πάθημα (which see; (the latter differs from πάθος (if at all) only in being the more individualizing and concrete term; cf. Schmidt, Synonym, chapter 24 § 11)); 1. whatever befalls one, whether it be sad or joyous; specifically, a calamity, mishap, evil, affliction. 2. a feeling which the mind suffers, an affection of the mind, emotion, passion; passionate desire; used by the Greeks in either a good or a bad sense (cf. Aristotle, eth. Nic. 2, 4 (cf. Cope, Introduction to Aristotles Rhet., p. 133f; and his note on rhet. 2, 22, 16)). In the N. T. in a bad sense, depraved passion: Colossians 3:5; πάθη ἀτιμίας, vile passions, Romans 1:26 (see ἀτιμία); ἐν πάθει ἐπιθυμίας (in the passion of lust), genitive of apposit. (Winer's Grammar, § 59, 8 a.), 1 Thessalonians 4:5. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for πάθος, similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words that describe desires or emotions that lead to sin. For example, the Hebrew word תַּאֲוָה (ta'avah, Strong's 8378) refers to desire or lust, often in a negative sense. Another related term is יֵצֶר (yetser, Strong's 3336), which can denote inclination or impulse, particularly the evil inclination in Jewish thought. These terms reflect the broader biblical theme of the struggle between the flesh and the spirit, a theme that is echoed in the New Testament's use of πάθος. Usage: • The term πάθος is used in the New Testament to describe intense emotions or desires, particularly those that are considered sinful or contrary to God's will. Context: • The Greek word πάθος appears in the New Testament in contexts that highlight the moral and ethical challenges faced by believers. It is often associated with desires that lead individuals away from a righteous path. In Romans 1:26, πάθος is used to describe "dishonorable passions," indicating desires that are contrary to God's design and purpose for human relationships: "For this reason God gave them over to dishonorable passions. Even their women exchanged natural relations for unnatural ones" (BSB). Similarly, in Colossians 3:5, πάθος is listed among the earthly, sinful behaviors that believers are urged to put to death: "Put to death, therefore, the components of your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which is idolatry" (BSB). The use of πάθος in these passages underscores the importance of self-control and the pursuit of holiness in the Christian life. It serves as a warning against allowing unchecked emotions and desires to lead one into sin. The apostle Paul, in his letters, frequently addresses the need for believers to live by the Spirit, which empowers them to overcome the sinful nature and its passions. Englishman's Concordance Romans 1:26 N-ANPGRK: θεὸς εἰς πάθη ἀτιμίας αἵ NAS: to degrading passions; for their women KJV: unto vile affections: for even INT: God to passions of dishonor Colossians 3:5 N-ANS 1 Thessalonians 4:5 N-DNS Strong's Greek 3806 |
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