Strong's Lexicon adialeiptos: Unceasing, continual, without interruption Original Word: ἀδιάλειπτος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek prefix "a-" (meaning "not") and "dialeiptō" (meaning "to leave off" or "to cease"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent to "adialeiptos," the concept of continual or unceasing action can be found in Hebrew words like "תָּמִיד" (tamid), which means "continually" or "always," often used in the context of perpetual offerings or prayers. Usage: The Greek word "adialeiptos" conveys the idea of something that is constant and unending. In the New Testament, it is used to describe actions or states that are persistent and ongoing, particularly in the context of prayer and thanksgiving. The term emphasizes the importance of perseverance and steadfastness in spiritual practices. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of persistence was highly valued, especially in philosophical and religious contexts. The early Christian community, living in a time of persecution and societal challenges, would have understood the importance of continual prayer and thanksgiving as a means of maintaining faith and spiritual strength. The use of "adialeiptos" in the New Testament reflects this cultural emphasis on perseverance and the early Christians' reliance on constant communication with God. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 88 adiáleiptos (an adjective, derived from 1 /A "no" and 1257 /dialeípō, "an interval") – properly, no unnecessary gaps in space or time, i.e. "as often as required" (as frequent as is necessary). See 89 (adialeiptōs). 88 /adiáleiptos ("without unjustified interval") refers to what happens regularly, without implying "always" or "uninterruptedly." [88 (adiáleiptos) occurs in the papyri meaning "regularly, yet intermittent" – like a persistent cough (see Moulton-Milligan).] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom alpha (as a neg. prefix) and dialeipó Definition incessant NASB Translation constantly (1), unceasing (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 88: ἀδιάλειπτοςἀδιάλειπτος (διαλείπω to intermit, leave off), unintermitted, unceasing: Romans 9:2; 2 Timothy 1:3. (Tim. Locr. 98 e.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance without ceasing, continual. From a (as a negative particle) and a derivative of a compound of dia and leipo; unintermitted, i.e. Permanent -- without ceasing, continual. see GREEK a see GREEK dia see GREEK leipo Forms and Transliterations αδιαλειπτον αδιάλειπτον ἀδιάλειπτον αδιαλειπτος αδιάλειπτος ἀδιάλειπτος adialeipton adiáleipton adialeiptos adiáleiptosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Romans 9:2 Adj-NFSGRK: μεγάλη καὶ ἀδιάλειπτος ὀδύνη τῇ NAS: sorrow and unceasing grief KJV: heaviness and continual sorrow in my INT: great and unceasing sorrow in the 2 Timothy 1:3 Adj-AFS Strong's Greek 88 |
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