Strong's Lexicon
G269
G269 — ἄμαχος
Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
Definition / Gloss
| Strong's Number: | G269 |
|---|---|
| Word: | ἄμαχος |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Etymology: | from G1 (as a negative particle) and G3163 |
| Language: | Greek |
| Occurrences: | 2 |
| Transliteration: | amachos |
| Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation: | am'-akh-os |
| Meaning: | 1. peaceable |
| KJV Renderings: | not a brawler |
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Thayer's Greek Lexicon
ἄμαχος, (μάχη), in Greek writings (from Pindar down) commonly not to be withstood, invincible; more rarely abstaining from fighting (Xenophon, Cyril 4, 1, 16; Hell. 4, 4, 9); in the N. T. twice metaphorically, not contentious: 1Ti 3:3; Tit 3:2.
Other Resources
Englishman's Greek Concordance
ἄμαχος (not a brawler)
1 Timothy 3:3
- KJV: Not given to wine no striker not greedy of filthy lucre but patient not a brawler not covetous
- GK: μη πάροινον μη πλήκτην μη αισχροκερδή αλλ΄ επιεική άμαχον αφιλάργυρον
Titus 3:2
- KJV: To speak evil of no man to be no brawlers gentle shewing all meekness unto all men
- GK: μηδένα βλασφημείν αμάχους είναι επιεικείς πάσαν ενδεικνυμένους πραότητα προς πάντας ανθρώπους