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ἀμαθής G261

G261 is the Greek word ἀμαθής, transliterated amathḗs. The King James Version most often renders it unlearned.

Word: ἀμαθήςTransliteration: amathḗsLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

ignorant.

Where it comes from

from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and G3129 (μανθάνω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

unlearned 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: unlearned.

Verses using ἀμαθής

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

2 Peter 3:16 · KJV

As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction.

Common questions

What does Strong's G261 mean?

G261 is the Greek word ἀμαθής (amathḗs), meaning ignorant.

How is G261 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it unlearned (1 time).

How many times does G261 appear in the Bible?

ἀμαθής (amathḗs) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G261 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and G3129 (μανθάνω).

Nearby entries

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