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Vine's Expository Dictionary of NT Words
Search Results: "worthy
Title Matches: 2
Worthy, Worthily
A — 1: ἄξιος ► (Strong's #514 — Adjective — axios — ax'-ee-os ) "of weight, worth, worthy," is said of persons and their deeds: (a) in a good sense, e.g., Matthew 10:10,11,13 (twice),37 (twice),38; 22:8; Luke 7:4 ; 10:7 ; 15:19,21 ;
A — 1: ἄξιος ► (Strong's #514 — Adjective — axios — ax'-ee-os ) "of weight, worth, worthy," is said of persons and their deeds: (a) in a good sense, e.g., Matthew 10:10,11,13 (twice),37 (twice),38; 22:8; Luke 7:4 ; 10:7 ; 15:19,21 ;
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Ability, Able
has accordingly the meaning "sufficient." When said of things it signifies "enough," e.g., Luke 22:38 ; when said of persons, it means "competent," "worthy," e.g. 2 Corinthians 2:6,16 ; 3:5 ; 2 Timothy 2:2 . See CONTENT , ENOUGH , GOOD , GREAT , LARGE , LONG , MANY , MEET , MUCH , SECURITY
has accordingly the meaning "sufficient." When said of things it signifies "enough," e.g., Luke 22:38 ; when said of persons, it means "competent," "worthy," e.g. 2 Corinthians 2:6,16 ; 3:5 ; 2 Timothy 2:2 . See CONTENT , ENOUGH , GOOD , GREAT , LARGE , LONG , MANY , MEET , MUCH , SECURITY
Accept, Accepted, Acceptable
ἀποδοχή ► (Strong's #594 — Noun Feminine — apodoche — ap-od-okh-ay' ) akin to B, No. 2, signifies "worthy to be received with approbation, acceptation," 1 Timothy 1:15 ; 4:9 . The phrase in 1:15 is found in a writing in the 1st century expressing
ἀποδοχή ► (Strong's #594 — Noun Feminine — apodoche — ap-od-okh-ay' ) akin to B, No. 2, signifies "worthy to be received with approbation, acceptation," 1 Timothy 1:15 ; 4:9 . The phrase in 1:15 is found in a writing in the 1st century expressing
Account
καταξιόω ► (Strong's #2661 — Verb — kataxioo — kat-ax-ee-o'-o ) denotes "to account worthy" (kata, "intensive," axios, "worthy"), "to judge worthy," Luke 20:35 ; some mss. have it in Luke 21:36 (so the AV); the most authentic mss. have
καταξιόω ► (Strong's #2661 — Verb — kataxioo — kat-ax-ee-o'-o ) denotes "to account worthy" (kata, "intensive," axios, "worthy"), "to judge worthy," Luke 20:35 ; some mss. have it in Luke 21:36 (so the AV); the most authentic mss. have
Become
"grave, honorable." Notes: (1) The AV translates the adverb axios, "as becometh," in Romans 16:2 ; Philippians 1:27 (RV corrects to "worthily" and "worthy"). (2) Ginomai, "to become," is mentioned under various other headings. (3) For "become of no effect," Galatians 5:4 , AV, RV, "severed from,"
"grave, honorable." Notes: (1) The AV translates the adverb axios, "as becometh," in Romans 16:2 ; Philippians 1:27 (RV corrects to "worthily" and "worthy"). (2) Ginomai, "to become," is mentioned under various other headings. (3) For "become of no effect," Galatians 5:4 , AV, RV, "severed from,"
Citizen, Citizenship
the Middle Voice, signifying, metaphorically, conduct characteristic of heavenly "citizenship," RV, "let your manner of life (AV, "conversation") be worthy (marg., "behave as citizens worthily") of the Gospel of Christ." In Acts 23:1 it is translated "I have lived." See CONVERSATION , LIVE.
the Middle Voice, signifying, metaphorically, conduct characteristic of heavenly "citizenship," RV, "let your manner of life (AV, "conversation") be worthy (marg., "behave as citizens worthily") of the Gospel of Christ." In Acts 23:1 it is translated "I have lived." See CONVERSATION , LIVE.
Commend, Commendation
— soon-is-tah'-o, soon-is-tah'-an'-o, soon-is-tah'-ay-mee ) lit., "to place together," denotes "to introduce one person to another, represent as worthy," e.g., Romans 3:5 ; 5:8 ; 16:1 ; 2 Corinthians 4:2 ; 6:4 ; 10:18 ; 12:11 . In 2 Corinthians 3:1 ; 5:12 ; 10:12 , the verb sunistano is
— soon-is-tah'-o, soon-is-tah'-an'-o, soon-is-tah'-ay-mee ) lit., "to place together," denotes "to introduce one person to another, represent as worthy," e.g., Romans 3:5 ; 5:8 ; 16:1 ; 2 Corinthians 4:2 ; 6:4 ; 10:18 ; 12:11 . In 2 Corinthians 3:1 ; 5:12 ; 10:12 , the verb sunistano is
Compare, Comparison
See ARRIVE. Note: The preposition pros, "towards," is sometimes used of mental direction, in the way of estimation, or comparison, as in the phrase "(worthy) to be compared," or "(worthy) in comparison with," Romans 8:18 .
See ARRIVE. Note: The preposition pros, "towards," is sometimes used of mental direction, in the way of estimation, or comparison, as in the phrase "(worthy) to be compared," or "(worthy) in comparison with," Romans 8:18 .
Correct, Correction, Corrector, Correcting
"through," orthoo, "to make straight"). In Acts 24:2 , lit., "reformations come about (or take place, lit., 'become')," the RV has "evils are corrected," AV, "worthy deeds are done;" there is no word for "worthy" or for "deeds" in the original. Some texts have katorthoma, which has the same meaning. See diorthosis,
"through," orthoo, "to make straight"). In Acts 24:2 , lit., "reformations come about (or take place, lit., 'become')," the RV has "evils are corrected," AV, "worthy deeds are done;" there is no word for "worthy" or for "deeds" in the original. Some texts have katorthoma, which has the same meaning. See diorthosis,
Danger, Dangerous
council;" enochos here has the obsolete sense of control (J. Hastings); (c) the penalty itself, Matthew 5:22 , "the hell of fire," and, with the translation "worthy" (AV, "guilty"), of the punishment determined to be inflicted on Christ, Matthew 26:66 ; Mark 14:64 , "death;" (d) the person or thing against whom
council;" enochos here has the obsolete sense of control (J. Hastings); (c) the penalty itself, Matthew 5:22 , "the hell of fire," and, with the translation "worthy" (AV, "guilty"), of the punishment determined to be inflicted on Christ, Matthew 26:66 ; Mark 14:64 , "death;" (d) the person or thing against whom
Deed, Deeds
translates dunameis, "powers" (marg.). See WORK. (4) In Acts 24:2 , diorthoma, "a straightening," with ginomai, "to become," is translated in the AV, "very worthy deeds are done," RV, "evils are corrected;" more lit., "reforms take place." For the variant reading katorthoma, see CORRECTION , No. 1.
translates dunameis, "powers" (marg.). See WORK. (4) In Acts 24:2 , diorthoma, "a straightening," with ginomai, "to become," is translated in the AV, "very worthy deeds are done," RV, "evils are corrected;" more lit., "reforms take place." For the variant reading katorthoma, see CORRECTION , No. 1.
Desire, Desirous
"desire." See WILL. B — 1: ἀξιόω ► (Strong's #515 — Verb — axioo — ax-ee-o'-o ) "to deem worthy," is translated "desire" in Acts 28:22 , where a suitable rendering would be "We think it meet (or good) to hear of thee;" so in Acts 15:38 . See
"desire." See WILL. B — 1: ἀξιόω ► (Strong's #515 — Verb — axioo — ax-ee-o'-o ) "to deem worthy," is translated "desire" in Acts 28:22 , where a suitable rendering would be "We think it meet (or good) to hear of thee;" so in Acts 15:38 . See
Faithful, Faithfully, Faithless
"thou doest (poieo) a faithful thing, whatsoever thou workest (ergazo)." That would not do as a translation. To do a "faithful" work is to do what is worthy of a "faithful" man. The AV gives a meaning but is not exact as a translation. Westcott suggests "thou makest sure (piston) whatsoever thou workest"
"thou doest (poieo) a faithful thing, whatsoever thou workest (ergazo)." That would not do as a translation. To do a "faithful" work is to do what is worthy of a "faithful" man. The AV gives a meaning but is not exact as a translation. Westcott suggests "thou makest sure (piston) whatsoever thou workest"
Good, Goodly, Goodness
A — 1: ἀγαθός ► (Strong's #18 — Adjective — agathos — ag-ath-os' ) describes
A — 1: ἀγαθός ► (Strong's #18 — Adjective — agathos — ag-ath-os' ) describes
Great
1: μέγας ► (Strong's #3173 — Adjective — megas — meg'-as ) is used (a) of external from, size,
1: μέγας ► (Strong's #3173 — Adjective — megas — meg'-as ) is used (a) of external from, size,
Holiness, Holy, Holily
hagios and its kindred words ... express something more and higher than hieros, sacred, outwardly associated with God; ... something more than semnos, worthy, honorable; something more than hagnos, pure, free from defilement. hagios is ... more comprehensive ... It is characteristically godlikness" (G.B.
hagios and its kindred words ... express something more and higher than hieros, sacred, outwardly associated with God; ... something more than semnos, worthy, honorable; something more than hagnos, pure, free from defilement. hagios is ... more comprehensive ... It is characteristically godlikness" (G.B.
Meet
has the meaning of being of "weight, value, worth;" also "befitting, becoming, right on the ground of fitness," e.g., Matthew 3:8 , AV, "meet" (RV, "worthy"); so Acts 26:20 ; Luke 3:8 ("worthy"); 23:41 ("due reward"). See REWARD , WORTHY. A — 2: ἱκανός ►
has the meaning of being of "weight, value, worth;" also "befitting, becoming, right on the ground of fitness," e.g., Matthew 3:8 , AV, "meet" (RV, "worthy"); so Acts 26:20 ; Luke 3:8 ("worthy"); 23:41 ("due reward"). See REWARD , WORTHY. A — 2: ἱκανός ►
Much
1: πολύς ► (Strong's #4183 — Adjective — polus — pol-oos' ) is used (a) as an adjective
1: πολύς ► (Strong's #4183 — Adjective — polus — pol-oos' ) is used (a) as an adjective
Please, Pleasing, Well-Pleasing, Pleasure
#699 — Noun Feminine — areskeia — ar-es'-ki-ah ) a "pleasing," a giving pleasure, Colossians 1:10 , of the purpose Godward of a walk worthy of the Lord (cp. 1 Thessalonians 4:1 ). It was used frequently in a bad sense in classical writers. Moulton and Milligan illustrate from the
#699 — Noun Feminine — areskeia — ar-es'-ki-ah ) a "pleasing," a giving pleasure, Colossians 1:10 , of the purpose Godward of a walk worthy of the Lord (cp. 1 Thessalonians 4:1 ). It was used frequently in a bad sense in classical writers. Moulton and Milligan illustrate from the
