Strong's Lexicon astateó: To be unsettled, to be unstable, to wander Original Word: ἀστατέω Word Origin: From the Greek root ἄστατος (astatos), meaning "unstable" or "unsettled." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀστατέω, the concept of instability or wandering can be related to Hebrew words like נוּעַ (nuach), meaning "to wander" or "to be unstable." Usage: The verb ἀστατέω conveys the idea of being in a state of instability or lack of fixedness. It is used to describe someone who is not settled in one place or who is wavering in their position or beliefs. In the New Testament, it often carries a metaphorical sense of spiritual or moral instability. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, stability was highly valued, both in terms of physical residence and philosophical or moral consistency. The concept of being "unsettled" could imply a lack of reliability or trustworthiness. In a spiritual context, it could suggest a failure to adhere firmly to the teachings of the faith. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom alpha (as a neg. prefix) and histémi Definition to be unsettled, i.e. homeless NASB Translation homeless (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 790: ἀστατέωἀστατέω, ἀστάτω; (ἄστατος unstable, strolling about; cf. ἀκατάστατος); to wander about, to rove without a settled abode (A. V. to have no certain dwelling-place): 1 Corinthians 4:11. (Anthol. Pal. appendix 39, 4.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance have no certain dwelling-place. From a (as a negative particle) and a derivative of histemi; to be non-stationary, i.e. (figuratively) homeless -- have no certain dwelling-place. see GREEK a see GREEK histemi Forms and Transliterations αστατουμεν αστατούμεν ἀστατοῦμεν άστεγον άστεγος αστέγους astatoumen astatoûmenLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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