G812: ἀτακτέω
ataktéō · “be idle”
Definition
to be (i.e. act) irregular
KJV translates it as: behave self disorderly
Word origin: from G813 (ἄτακτος);
Extended definition
ἀτακτέω -ῶ
(ἄτακτος),
primarily, of soldiers marching, to be out of order, to quit the ranks; hence, metaphorically, to be remiss, fail in the performance of duty (in π., of truancy on the part of an apprentice): 2Th.3:7 (on ἀ. and its cognates, see M, Th., 152 ff.; MM, s.vv.).†
(AS)
(ἄτακτος),
primarily, of soldiers marching, to be out of order, to quit the ranks; hence, metaphorically, to be remiss, fail in the performance of duty (in π., of truancy on the part of an apprentice): 2Th.3:7 (on ἀ. and its cognates, see M, Th., 152 ff.; MM, s.vv.).†
(AS)
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How G812 is translated
- we were idle ×1
Bible verses with G812 (ataktéō)
Ataktéō appears in 1 verse.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:7
For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;