ἀκαιρέω
akaireō
to lack opportunity
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word ἀκαιρέω (akaireō) is a verb that means "to lack opportunity." Its semantic domain is Physical Action, indicating that it describes an action or event involving the physical world or circumstances. Given its meaning, akaireō is likely used to describe situations where someone misses out on a chance due to external circumstances. The limited occurrence of akaireō in the Bible (only one instance) suggests that it is a specific and possibly rare concept within ancient Greek. While the exact context of its usage is unknown without further analysis, akaireō's definition implies that it could be used to describe missed opportunities in various domains such as business, social interactions, or even physical abilities.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text