Strong's Lexicon adélós: Uncertainly, indistinctly Original Word: ἀδήλως Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word ἀδήλος (adélos), meaning "uncertain" or "not clear." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀδήλως, the concept of acting without purpose or clarity can be related to Hebrew words like תֹּהוּ (tohu), meaning "formless" or "void," as seen in Genesis 1:2. Usage: The adverb ἀδήλως (adélós) is used to describe actions or situations that are not clear or are done without a definite aim or purpose. It conveys a sense of ambiguity or lack of clarity in the manner something is done. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, clarity and purpose were highly valued in both rhetoric and daily life. The use of ἀδήλως would have conveyed a negative connotation, suggesting a lack of direction or purpose. In the context of the New Testament, this term would have been understood as acting without the guidance or clarity that comes from a life aligned with God's will. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 84 adḗlōs – properly, not apparent because not clearly seen (distinguished). See 82 (ádēlos). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom adélos Definition uncertainly NASB Translation without aim (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 84: ἀδήλωςἀδήλως, adverb, uncertainly: 1 Corinthians 9:26 οὕτω τρέχω, ὡς οὐκ ἀδήλως i. e. not uncertain whither; cf. Meyer at the passage ((Thucydides, others.)) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance uncertainly. Adverb from adelos; uncertainly -- uncertainly. see GREEK adelos Forms and Transliterations αδηλως αδήλως ἀδήλως adelos adēlōs adḗlos adḗlōsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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