ἀπρόσιτος
aprositos
unapproachable
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word ἀπρόσιτος (aprositos) with the Strong's number G0676 means "unapproachable." This single adjective conveys a sense of inaccessibility or unreachable nature. The Semantic domain of Movement & Travel suggests that this word may relate to physical or metaphorical movement, but its meaning is more abstract than geographical. The singular occurrence of this word in the Bible highlights its rarity and, likely, its importance in the context where it appears. As an adjective describing something or someone as unapproachable, it implies a sense of reverence, intimidation, or even fear. Given its limited use, the significance of ἀπρόσιτος may lie in its ability to convey the awe or grandeur of a being, place, or thing that inspires a strong response from those who encounter it.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text