Strong's Lexicon theiotés: Divinity, Divine Nature Original Word: θεότης Word Origin: Derived from θεός (theos), meaning "God." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "theiotés," the concept of God's divine nature is reflected in terms like אֱלֹהִים (Elohim, Strong's H430) and יְהוָה (YHWH, Strong's H3068), which denote God's supreme and divine identity. Usage: The term "theiotés" refers to the divine nature or essence of God. It encapsulates the qualities and attributes that make God uniquely divine. In the New Testament, it is used to express the inherent characteristics of God that are evident in creation and His works. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of divinity was often associated with the pantheon of gods and their attributes. However, in the Judeo-Christian context, "theiotés" is used to describe the singular, supreme nature of the one true God. This term underscores the monotheistic belief in God's unique and unparalleled divine essence, distinguishing Him from the polytheistic deities of surrounding cultures. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 2305 theiótēs (a feminine noun derived from 2304 /theíos, "divine," which is derived from 2316 /theós, "God") – properly, deity manifested, i.e. the revelation of God (His attributes) which reveals Himself for people to know (used only in Ro 1:20). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom theios Definition divinity, divine nature NASB Translation divine nature (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2305: θειότηςθειότης, θειότητος, ἡ, divinity, divine nature: Romans 1:20. (Wis. 18:9; Philo in opif. § 61 at the end; Plutarch, symp. 665 a.; Lucian, calumn. c. 17.) (Synonym: see θεότης.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance godhead. From theios; divinity (abstractly) -- godhead. see GREEK theios Forms and Transliterations θειοτης θειότης theiotes theiotēs theiótes theiótēsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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