Lexicon rhadiourgéma: Mischief, wickedness, evil deed Original Word: ῥᾳδιούργημα Strong's Exhaustive Concordance lewdness. From a comparative of rhaidios (easy, i.e. Reckless) and ergon; easy-going behavior, i.e. (by extension) a crime -- lewdness. see GREEK ergon NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom a comp. of rhadios (easy, reckless) and ergon Definition a reckless act, a crime NASB Translation crime (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4467: ῤᾳδιούργημαῤᾳδιούργημα, ῥαδιουργηματος, τό (from ῤᾳδιουργέω, and this from ῤᾳδιουργός, compounded of ῤᾴδιος and ἔργῳ. A ῤᾳδιουργός is one who does a thing with little effort and adroitly; then, in a bad sense, a man who is facile and forward in the perpetration of crime, a knave, a rogue), a piece of knavery, rascality, villany: πονηρόν, Acts 18:14. (Dionysius Halicarnassus, Plutarch, Lucian; ecclesiastical writings.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ῥᾳδιουργέω (rhadiourgeō), which means "to do something with ease" or "to act wickedly."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ῥᾳδιούργημα, similar concepts can be found in Hebrew terms related to wickedness and deceit, such as עָוֹן (avon, Strong's Hebrew 5771) meaning "iniquity" or "guilt," and רֶשַׁע (resha, Strong's Hebrew 7562) meaning "wickedness" or "evil." These terms capture the essence of moral corruption and are used throughout the Old Testament to describe actions that are contrary to God's law. Usage: This Greek term is used in the context of describing actions that are morally corrupt or deceitful. It is often associated with behavior that is contrary to the ethical teachings found in the Scriptures. Context: The term ῥᾳδιούργημα appears in the New Testament to describe actions that are considered morally reprehensible. It is used to highlight the contrast between righteous living and the deceitful practices that are condemned by biblical teachings. The concept of ῥᾳδιούργημα is closely related to the broader biblical theme of sin and the human propensity to act in ways that are contrary to God's will. In the Berean Standard Bible, this term is used to underscore the importance of integrity and the dangers of engaging in deceitful practices. The New Testament often warns believers against such behavior, urging them to live lives that reflect the holiness and righteousness of God. Forms and Transliterations ραδιουργημα ραδιούργημα ῥᾳδιούργημα radiourgema radiourgēma rhadiourgema rhadiourgēma rhāidioúrgema rhāidioúrgēmaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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