Strong's Lexicon katadélos: Cowardly, timid Original Word: καταδέλος Word Origin: From the Greek prefix "κατά" (kata, meaning "down" or "against") and "δέλος" (delos, meaning "clear" or "manifest"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "katadélos," the concept of fear and cowardice can be related to Hebrew words like יָרֵא (yare, Strong's H3372), which means "to fear" or "to be afraid." Usage: The term "katadélos" is used to describe someone who is overtly fearful or lacking in courage. It conveys a sense of being excessively timid or cowardly, often in a way that is evident to others. In the context of the New Testament, it is used to highlight a lack of faith or trust in God, contrasting with the boldness and courage expected of believers. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, courage was a highly valued trait, often associated with honor and virtue. Cowardice, on the other hand, was seen as a vice and a sign of weakness. In the early Christian context, believers were often called to stand firm in their faith amidst persecution and trials. The use of "katadélos" would have been a strong admonition against succumbing to fear in the face of such challenges. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kata and délos Definition quite manifest NASB Translation clearer (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2612: κατάδηλοςκατάδηλος, κατάδηλόν (δῆλος), thoroughly clear, plain, evident: Hebrews 7:15. ((Sophocles), Herodotus, Xenophon, Plato, others) (Cf. δῆλος, at the end.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance far more evident. From kata intensive and delos; manifest -- far more evident. see GREEK kata see GREEK delos Forms and Transliterations καταδηλον κατάδηλόν καταδίελε καταδίελεσθε καταδιελόντι κατεδείλαντο katadelon katadēlon katádelón katádēlónLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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