Strong's Greek Concordance

G113: ἄθεσμος

áthesmos · “lawless”

Definition

lawless, i.e. (by implication) criminal

KJV translates it as: wicked

Word origin: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and a derivative of G5087 (τίθημι) (in the sense of enacting);

Extended definition

ἄθεσμος, -ον
(θεσμός, law, custom), [in LXX: 3Ma.5:12 6:26 * ;]
lawless, esp. of those who violate the law of nature and conscience (cf. MM, VGT, see word): 2Pe.2:7 3:17.†
SYN.: ἀθέμιτος, ἄνομος, κακός, πονηρός, φαῦλος (see Tr., Syn., §lxxiv; DCG, ii, 821b). (AS)

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How G113 is translated

  • lawless ×2

Bible verses with G113 (áthesmos)

Áthesmos appears in 2 verses.

  • 2 Peter 2:7

    And delivered just Lot, vexed with the filthy conversation of the wicked:

  • 2 Peter 3:17

    Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness.