Lexical Summary anomia: Lawlessness, iniquity, transgression Original Word: ἀνομία Strong's Exhaustive Concordance iniquity, transgression, unrighteousness. From anomos; illegality, i.e. Violation of law or (genitive case) wickedness -- iniquity, X transgress(-ion of) the law, unrighteousness. see GREEK anomos HELPS Word-studies 458 anomía (from 1 /A "not" and 3551 /nómos, "law") – properly, without law; lawlessness; the utter disregard for God's law (His written and living Word). 458 /anomía ("lawlessness") includes the end-impact of law breaking – i.e. its negative influence on a person's soul (status before God). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom anomos Definition lawlessness NASB Translation lawless deed (1), lawless deeds (2), lawlessness (12). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 458: ἀνομίαἀνομία, ἀνομίας, ἡ (ἄνομος); 1. properly, the condition of one without law — either because ignorant of it, or because violating it. 2. contempt and violation of law, iniquity, wickedness: Matthew 23:28; Matthew 24:12; 2 Thessalonians 2:8 (T Tr text WH text; cf. ἁμαρτία, 1, p. 30f), 7; Titus 2:14; 1 John 3:4. opposed to ἡ δικαιοσύνη, 2 Corinthians 6:14; Hebrews 1:9 (not Tdf.) (Xenophon, mem. 1, 2, 24 ἀνομία μᾶλλον ἤ δικαιοσύνη χρώμενοι); and to ἡ δικαιοσύνη and ὁ ἁγιασμός, Romans 6:19 (τῇ ἀνομία εἰς τήν ἀνομίαν to iniquity — personified — in order to work iniquity); ποιεῖν τήν ἀνομίαν to do iniquity, act wickedly, Matthew 13:41; 1 John 3:4; in the same sense, ἐργάζεσθαι τήν ἀνομίαν, Matthew 7:23; plural αἱ ἀνομίαι manifestations of disregard for law, iniquities, evil deeds: Romans 4:7 (Psalm 31:1 Strong’s 458 gathers into a single word the attitude, practice, and condition of living without regard for the revealed will of God. It speaks not merely of isolated transgressions but of a principle that rejects divine authority, erects self-rule, and finally produces social, moral, and spiritual chaos. Old covenant background From the giving of the Law at Sinai, Scripture insists that covenant life depends on hearing and obeying the voice of the Lord. Israel’s periodic drift into idolatry is therefore described in terms of “doing what is right in one’s own eyes.” The prophets treat such disregard for Yahweh’s Torah as treason against the King. When the Septuagint translators rendered that pattern with the family of ἀνομία words, they prepared the ground for the New Testament writers who would use Strong’s 458 to expose the same root rebellion in every human heart. Occurrence in the New Testament canon The noun appears fifteen times and clusters around four themes: 1. Personal bondage that multiplies itself A life unsubmitted to God deepens its own captivity; sin begets further sin. 2. Sharp moral antithesis between believers and unbelievers Lawlessness is not a neutral option but the polar opposite of righteousness, making impossible any true spiritual fellowship. 3. Messianic judgment and redemption Christ simultaneously executes judgment upon persistent lawlessness and rescues repentant sinners from its dominion. 4. Eschatological culmination in the “man of lawlessness” The present age already feels the pressure of this mystery, yet a final, intensified outbreak is foreseen before the Lord’s return. Christ’s triumph over lawlessness Romans 4:7 and Hebrews 10:17 celebrate the blessedness of complete pardon: “Blessed are they whose lawless acts are forgiven, whose sins are covered.” By bearing the curse of the Law on the cross, Jesus satisfies divine justice and removes the record of rebellion. Hebrews 1:9 crowns Him as the One who “loved righteousness and hated wickedness,” setting the pattern for all who are united to Him. Practical discipleship and pastoral ministry • Sanctification: Since lawlessness “leads to more lawlessness,” pastors urge believers to present their bodies to righteousness so that holiness may grow (Romans 6:19). Historical perspective Early Christian writings (for example, Didache 16 and First Clement 35) echo New Testament concerns, warning against “lawless deeds” within the assemblies and urging readiness for the Lord’s appearing. Throughout church history, reform movements have often framed their calls for renewal in terms of overthrowing lawlessness by returning to the authority of Scripture. Summary Strong’s 458 portrays the insidious principle of rejecting God’s rule, a rebellion that issues in personal slavery, social disorder, and eschatological crisis. Yet the same passages that expose it also proclaim Christ’s decisive victory and the Spirit-given power for believers to walk in righteousness while awaiting the day when all lawlessness will finally be expelled from the kingdom. Englishman's Concordance Matthew 7:23 N-AFSGRK: ἐργαζόμενοι τὴν ἀνομίαν NAS: FROM ME, YOU WHO PRACTICE LAWLESSNESS.' KJV: me, ye that work iniquity. INT: work lawlessness Matthew 13:41 N-AFS Matthew 23:28 N-GFS Matthew 24:12 N-AFS Romans 4:7 N-NFP Romans 6:19 N-DFS Romans 6:19 N-AFS 2 Corinthians 6:14 N-DFS 2 Thessalonians 2:3 N-GFS 2 Thessalonians 2:7 N-GFS Titus 2:14 N-GFS Hebrews 1:9 N-AFS Hebrews 10:17 N-GFP 1 John 3:4 N-AFS 1 John 3:4 N-NFS Strong's Greek 458 |
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