419. anexeraunétos

Lexicon

anexeraunétos: Unsearchable, inscrutable, unfathomable

Original Word: ἀνεξιχνίαστος
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: anexeraunétos
Pronunciation: an-ex-er-ow'-nay-tos
Phonetic Spelling: (an-ex-er-yoo'-nay-tos)
Definition: Unsearchable, inscrutable, unfathomable
Meaning: that cannot be searched into, inscrutable, unfathomable.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

unsearchable.

From a (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of exereunao; not searched out, i.e. (by implication) inscrutable -- unsearchable.

see GREEK a

see GREEK exereunao

HELPS Word-studies

419 aneksereúnētos (from 1 /A "not," which negates the intensified term, 1830 /eksereunáō, "search out diligently") – properly, impossible to fully investigate, no matter how great the effort (inquiry); unsearchable (inscrutable); impossible to discover; elusive, going beyond all human ability to even locate.

419 /aneksereúnētos ("unsearchable"), used only in Ro 11:33, refers to God's perfect wisdom in creating one people for Himself (composed of all OT and NT believers). Indeed, the Lord continuously does the unexpected, transforming the "ordinary" into the "extraordinary ordinary" (with its eternal value).

Ro 11:33: "Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable (419 /aneksereúnētos) are His judgments and unfathomable His ways!" (NASU).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from alpha (as a neg. prefix) and exeraunaó
Definition
unsearchable
NASB Translation
unsearchable (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 419: ἀνεξερευνητος

ἀνεξερευνητος, T Tr WH ἀνεξεραύνητος (cf. Tdf. Proleg., p. 81; Buttmann, 58 (50); Sturz, De dial. Maced. et Alex., p. 117: see ἐραυνάω), ἀνεξερευνητον (alpha privative and ἐξερευνάω), that cannot be searched out: Romans 11:33. (Symm. Proverbs 25:3; Jeremiah 17:9. Dio Cassius, 69, 14.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek prefix ἀ- (a-, "not") and the verb ἐξιχνιάζω (exichniazo, "to trace out" or "to investigate"), which itself comes from ἴχνος (ichnos, "footprint" or "track").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀνεξιχνίαστος, similar concepts can be found in the Hebrew Scriptures, particularly in descriptions of God's incomprehensible nature. For example, the Hebrew word חֵקֶר (cheqer, Strong's H2714), meaning "search" or "investigation," is used in contexts that highlight the unsearchable nature of God's understanding (e.g., Job 5:9, Isaiah 40:28). These passages reflect the same theological theme of God's inscrutability and the limits of human understanding.

Usage: The word ἀνεξιχνίαστος is used in the New Testament to describe the incomprehensible nature of God's wisdom and ways. It appears in contexts that emphasize the divine attributes that surpass human understanding.

Context: The Greek term ἀνεξιχνίαστος is a profound descriptor of the divine nature, particularly in relation to God's wisdom and judgments. It appears in the New Testament in two key passages:

• Romans 11:33 (BSB): "O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable His judgments, and untraceable His ways!" Here, the apostle Paul marvels at the vastness and depth of God's wisdom and knowledge, acknowledging that His judgments and ways are beyond human comprehension. The use of ἀνεξιχνίαστος underscores the mystery and majesty of God's divine plan, which cannot be fully grasped by human intellect.

• Ephesians 3:8 (BSB): "Though I am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ." In this passage, Paul speaks of the "unsearchable riches of Christ," highlighting the boundless and unfathomable nature of the blessings and grace found in Christ. The term ἀνεξιχνίαστος emphasizes the infinite and inexhaustible wealth of spiritual blessings available through faith in Jesus.

The concept of ἀνεξιχνίαστος invites believers to approach God with humility and reverence, recognizing that His ways and purposes are far beyond human understanding. It calls for faith and trust in God's sovereign plan, even when it is not fully revealed or understood.

Forms and Transliterations

ανεξεραυνητα ἀνεξεραύνητα ανεξερεύνητα anexerauneta anexeraunēta anexeraúneta anexeraúnēta

Englishman's Concordance

Romans 11:33 Adj-NNP
GRK: θεοῦ ὡς ἀνεξεραύνητα τὰ κρίματα
NAS: How unsearchable are His judgments
KJV: how unsearchable [are] his
INT: of God How unsearchable the judgments

Strong's Greek 419
1 Occurrence

ἀνεξεραύνητα — 1 Occ.