Strong's Lexicon adolos: Pure, unadulterated, sincere Original Word: ἄδολος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek prefix "α-" (a-), meaning "not," and "δόλος" (dolos), meaning "deceit" or "guile." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "adolos," the concept of purity and sincerity can be related to Hebrew words such as "תָּם" (tam, Strong's H8535), meaning "blameless" or "upright," and "נָקִי" (naqiy, Strong's H5355), meaning "innocent" or "clean." Usage: The Greek word "ἄδολος" (adolos) is used to describe something that is pure, without deceit, or unadulterated. It conveys the idea of sincerity and genuineness, often in the context of moral or spiritual purity. In the New Testament, it is used to emphasize the importance of having a sincere and genuine faith or desire, free from hypocrisy or deceit. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of purity was significant in both religious and social contexts. Purity was often associated with moral integrity and sincerity, qualities that were highly valued in personal and communal relationships. The early Christian community, emerging within this cultural milieu, emphasized the importance of purity in faith and conduct, contrasting it with the prevalent deceit and hypocrisy in the surrounding society. HELPS Word-studies 97 ádolos (an adjective, derived from 1 /A "without" and 1388 /dólos, "bait, deceit") – properly, not-caught (in a trap), referring to being free from fraud (trickery, deceit); without craftiness (hidden, "mixed motives"). [97 (ádolos) in the papyri means "unfalsified" and is also used of unmixed liquids, free from adulteration or fraudulent claim (see MM).] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom alpha (as a neg. prefix) and dolos Definition guileless, genuine NASB Translation pure (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 97: ἄδολοςἄδολος, (δόλος) (from Pindar down), guileless; of things, unadulterated, pure: of milk, 1 Peter 2:2. (Cf. Trench, § lvi.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance undeceitful, sincere. From a (as a negative particle}; and dolos; undeceitful, i.e. (figuratively) unadulterated -- sincere. see GREEK a see GREEK dolos Forms and Transliterations αδολον άδολον ἄδολον αδοξήσει adolon ádolonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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