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ἰδιώτης G2399
G2399 is the Greek word ἰδιώτης, transliterated idiṓtēs. The King James Version most often renders it unlearned.
What it means
a private person, i.e. (by implication) an ignoramus (compare "idiot").
Where it comes from
from G2398 (ἴδιος).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: ignorant, rude, unlearned.
Verses using ἰδιώτης
All 5 verses, quoted in full.
Acts 4:13 · KJV
Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.
1 Corinthians 14:16 · KJV
Else when thou shalt bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupieth the room of the unlearned say Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he understandeth not what thou sayest?
1 Corinthians 14:23 · KJV
If therefore the whole church be come together into one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in those that are unlearned, or unbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad?
1 Corinthians 14:24 · KJV
But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believeth not, or one unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all:
2 Corinthians 11:6 · KJV
But though I be rude in speech, yet not in knowledge; but we have been throughly made manifest among you in all things.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2399 mean?
G2399 is the Greek word ἰδιώτης (idiṓtēs), meaning a private person, i.e. (by implication) an ignoramus (compare "idiot").
How is G2399 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it unlearned (2 times), ignorant (1 time), one unlearned (1 time), rude (1 time).
How many times does G2399 appear in the Bible?
ἰδιώτης (idiṓtēs) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2399 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2398 (ἴδιος).
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