Strong's Lexicon muthos: Myth, fable, tale Original Word: μῦθος Word Origin: Derived from a primary word, μυέω (muo), meaning "to initiate into the mysteries." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "muthos," the concept of falsehood or deceptive stories can be related to Hebrew words like שֶׁקֶר (sheqer, Strong's H8267), meaning "falsehood" or "lie." Usage: In the New Testament, "muthos" refers to a fabricated account or fable, often used to describe false teachings or beliefs that stand in contrast to the truth of the Gospel. It implies a narrative that is not grounded in reality or divine revelation, often used to deceive or mislead. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, myths were common and often used to explain natural phenomena, cultural practices, or religious beliefs. These stories were part of the cultural fabric and were often accepted without question. However, in the context of early Christianity, "muthos" took on a negative connotation, representing teachings or beliefs that were contrary to the truth of the Gospel and the teachings of Jesus Christ. HELPS Word-studies 3454 mýthos – a myth; a false account, yet posing to be the truth; a fabrication (fable) which subverts (replaces) what is actually true. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition a speech, story, i.e. a fable NASB Translation fables (1), myths (3), tales (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3454: μῦθοςμῦθος, μυθου, ὁ, from Homer down; 1. a speech, word, saying. 2. a narrative, story; a. a true narrative. b. a fiction, a fable; universally, an invention, falsehood: 2 Peter 1:16; the fictions of the Jewish theosophists and Gnostics, especially concerning the emanations and orders of the aeons, are called μυθοι (A. V. fables) in 1 Timothy 1:4; 1 Timothy 4:7; 2 Timothy 4:4; Titus 1:14. (Cf. Trench, § xc., and references under the word γεναλογια.) Perhaps from the same as mueo (through the idea of tuition); a tale, i.e. Fiction ("myth") -- fable. see GREEK mueo Englishman's Concordance 1 Timothy 1:4 N-DMPGRK: μηδὲ προσέχειν μύθοις καὶ γενεαλογίαις NAS: to pay attention to myths and endless KJV: give heed to fables and INT: nor to give heed to fables and genealogies 1 Timothy 4:7 N-AMP 2 Timothy 4:4 N-AMP Titus 1:14 N-DMP 2 Peter 1:16 N-DMP Strong's Greek 3454 |
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