ἀθέτησις
athetēsis
nullification
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word "ἀθέτησις" (athetēsis) is used twice in the New Testament and translates to "nullification". This term suggests the act of rendering something ineffective or invalid. In other words, it implies the removal or setting aside of something's authority, power, or effectiveness. The usage of this word likely pertains to the annulment or cancelling of a decision, judgment, or authority. Considering its negative connotation, "nullification" could imply a lack of validity or a complete rejection. However, without further context, its exact significance remains somewhat ambiguous. Nonetheless, "nullification" highlights a process or action that has serious consequences, rendering something previously valid as no longer in effect.
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Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text