Strong's Lexicon léthé: Forgetfulness Original Word: λήθη Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb λανθάνω (lanthanō), meaning "to forget" or "to be hidden." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew concept of forgetfulness is often represented by the word שָׁכַח (shakach), Strong's Hebrew #7911, which similarly conveys the idea of forgetting or neglecting. Usage: In the context of the New Testament, "λήθη" (léthé) refers to the concept of forgetfulness or oblivion. It is often used metaphorically to describe a state of spiritual or moral forgetfulness, where individuals may forget God's laws, commands, or their own spiritual identity. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of forgetfulness was often associated with the River Lethe in Greek mythology, which was believed to cause forgetfulness in those who drank its waters. This idea of forgetfulness as a form of spiritual or moral amnesia was also present in Jewish thought, where forgetting God's commandments was seen as a serious spiritual failing. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom lanthanó Definition forgetfulness NASB Translation forgotten* (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3024: λήθηλήθη, λήθης, ἡ (λήθω to escape notice, λήθομαι to forget) (from Homer down), forgetfulness: λήθην τίνος λαβεῖν (see λαμβάνω, I. 6), 2 Peter 1:9. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance forgetfulnessFrom lanthano; forgetfulness -- + forget. see GREEK lanthano Forms and Transliterations λήθη ληθην λήθην λήμμα λήμματα λήμματος λημμάτων lethen lēthēn lḗthen lḗthēnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Peter 1:9 N-AFSGRK: ἐστιν μυωπάζων λήθην λαβὼν τοῦ KJV: and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from INT: he is short sighted forgetfulness having reveived the |
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