Strong's Lexicon axiós: Worthy, deserving, suitable Original Word: ἀξιός Word Origin: Derived from the base of ἄγω (G71), meaning "to lead" or "to bring." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "ἀξιός," the concept of worthiness can be related to Hebrew words like כָּבוֹד (kabod, H3519) meaning "glory" or "honor," and צַדִּיק (tsaddiq, H6662) meaning "righteous." Usage: The Greek word "ἀξιός" (axiós) is used to describe something or someone that is deemed worthy or deserving of a particular status, action, or reward. It often conveys the idea of being suitable or fitting in a moral or ethical sense. In the New Testament, it is frequently used to describe individuals or actions that are in alignment with God's standards or expectations. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of worthiness was often tied to social status, honor, and reputation. Being considered "worthy" could mean being deserving of respect, honor, or reward. In the context of the early Christian church, worthiness was redefined to align with the teachings of Jesus, emphasizing moral and spiritual qualities over social or economic status. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 516 aksíōs (an adverb) – worthily (viewed as "becoming"); suitable because recognized as fitting (having worth that "matches" actual value). See 514 (aksios). [516 (aksíōs) is the root of the English term, "axis."] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originadverb from axios Definition worthily NASB Translation manner worthy (6). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 516: ἀξίωςἀξίως, adverb, suitably; worthily, in a manner worthy of: with the genitive, Romans 16:2; Philippians 1:27; Colossians 1:10; 1 Thessalonians 2:12; Ephesians 4:1; 3 John 1:6. (From Sophocles down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance worthilyAdverb from axios; appropriately -- as becometh, after a godly sort, worthily(-thy). see GREEK axios Forms and Transliterations αξιως αξίως ἀξίως άξονας αοίκητον αοίκητος αοικήτου αοικήτους αοικήτω αορασία axios axiōs axíos axíōsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Romans 16:2 AdvGRK: ἐν κυρίῳ ἀξίως τῶν ἁγίων NAS: her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, KJV: in the Lord, as becometh saints, and INT: in [the] Lord worthily of saints Ephesians 4:1 Adv Philippians 1:27 Adv Colossians 1:10 Adv 1 Thessalonians 2:12 Adv 3 John 1:6 Adv |
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