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ἀθέμιτος G111

G111 is the Greek word ἀθέμιτος, transliterated athémitos. The King James Version most often renders it unlawful thing.

Word: ἀθέμιτοςTransliteration: athémitosLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

from the base of G5087 (τίθημι)); illegal; by implication, flagitious.

Where it comes from

from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and a derivative of (statute.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

unlawful thing 1×abominable 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: abominable, unlawful thing.

Verses using ἀθέμιτος

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Acts 10:28 · KJV

And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.

1 Peter 4:3 · KJV

For the time past of our life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries:

Common questions

What does Strong's G111 mean?

G111 is the Greek word ἀθέμιτος (athémitos), meaning from the base of G5087 (τίθημι)); illegal; by implication, flagitious.

How is G111 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it unlawful thing (1 time), abominable (1 time).

How many times does G111 appear in the Bible?

ἀθέμιτος (athémitos) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G111 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and a derivative of (statute.

Nearby entries

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