Strong's Lexicon adiakritos: Unwavering, impartial, without partiality Original Word: ἀδιάκριτος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek prefix "α-" (a-, meaning "not") and "διακρίνω" (diakrinō, meaning "to distinguish" or "to judge"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "adiakritos," the concept of impartiality is present in the Hebrew Scriptures. For example, the Hebrew word "נָשָׂא פָּנִים" (nasa panim, Strong's Hebrew 5375) is often used to describe showing partiality or favoritism, which is discouraged in passages like Deuteronomy 10:17. Usage: The Greek word "ἀδιάκριτος" (adiakritos) is used to describe a state of being without division or partiality. It conveys the idea of being consistent, steady, and unbiased. In the context of the New Testament, it often refers to a quality of wisdom or faith that is sincere and not swayed by personal biases or external influences. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, impartiality was a valued trait, especially in the context of justice and leadership. The early Christian community, influenced by Jewish teachings and the life of Jesus, emphasized the importance of treating all individuals equally, without favoritism. This was counter-cultural in a society often marked by class distinctions and social hierarchies. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom alpha (as a neg. prefix) and diakrinó Definition indistinguishable, without uncertainty NASB Translation unwavering (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 87: ἀδιάκριτοςἀδιάκριτος, (διακρίνω to distinguish); 1. undistinguished and undistinguishable: φωνή, Polybius 15, 12, 9; λόγος, Lucian, Jup. Trag. 25; for בֹּהוּ, Genesis 1:2 Symm. 2. without dubiousness, ambiguity, or uncertainty (see διακρίνω, passive and middle 3 (others without variance, cf. διακρίνω, 2)): ἡ ἄνωθεν σοφία, James 3:17 (Ignatius ad Eph. 3, 2 [ET] Ἰησοῦς Χριστός τό ἀδιάκριτον ἡμῶν ζῆν (yet others take the word here, equivalent to inseparable, cf. Zahn in Patr. Apost. Works, edition Gebh., Ham. and Zahn, fasc. ii., p. 7; see also in general Zahn, Ignatius, p. 429 note{1}; Lightfoot on Ignatius, the passage cited; Sophocles Lexicon, under the word. Used from Hippocrates down.)). From a (as a negative particle) and a derivative of diakrino; properly, undistinguished, i.e. (actively) impartial -- without partiality. see GREEK a see GREEK diakrino |
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