Strong's Lexicon anexikakos: Patient, forbearing, enduring evil Original Word: ἀνεξίκακος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek words ἀνέχομαι (anexomai, meaning "to endure" or "to bear with") and κακός (kakos, meaning "evil" or "bad"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "anexikakos," the concept of patience and forbearance is reflected in Hebrew words such as אֶרֶךְ אַפַּיִם (erek apayim, meaning "slow to anger") found in passages like Exodus 34:6. Usage: The term "anexikakos" is used to describe a person who is patient and able to endure wrongs or hardships without retaliating. It conveys the idea of being long-suffering and tolerant, especially in the face of provocation or adversity. This quality is often associated with a Christ-like character, emphasizing the importance of patience and forgiveness in the life of a believer. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, patience and endurance were highly valued virtues, often associated with wisdom and self-control. The early Christian community, living under Roman rule and often facing persecution, would have found the concept of "anexikakos" particularly relevant. It was a call to embody the teachings of Jesus, who exemplified patience and forgiveness even in the face of suffering and injustice. HELPS Word-studies 420 aneksíkakos (an adjective, derived from 430 /anéxomai, "to bear up" and 2556 /kakós, "malice, evil") – properly, the quality of enduring (bearing up), especially when harmed (treated unjustly), i.e. when inflicted with undeserved injury. [420 (aneksíkakos) shows "the quality of patiently affirming a belief in face of mockery (Wis 2:19)" (Nigel Turner, Christian Words, 321).] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom anechó and kakos Definition enduring evil NASB Translation patient when wronged (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 420: ἀνεξίκακοςἀνεξίκακος, ἀνεξίκακον (from the future of ἀνέχομαι, and κακόν; cf. classic ἀλεξίκακος, ἀμνησίκακος), patient of ills and wrongs, forbearing: 2 Timothy 2:24. (Lucian, jud. voc. 9; (Justin Martyr, Apology 1, 16 at the beginning; Pollux 5, 138).) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance patient. From anechomai and kakos; enduring of ill, i.e. Forbearing -- patient. see GREEK anechomai see GREEK kakos Forms and Transliterations ανεξικακον ανεξίκακον ἀνεξίκακον anexikakon anexíkakonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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