Refiner Word Study amathes (G261)
G261  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
ἀμαθής
amathes
1 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"unlearned, uninstructed, rude, 2 Pet. 3:16*"

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Definition and meaning

What does amathes mean in Greek?

1
Occurrences in Scripture
G261
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

unlearned, uninstructed, rude, 2 Pet. 3:16*

In the original Greek the word is written: ἀμαθής

Scripture references

Top 1 Bible verses with amathes

These are the most notable occurrences of amathes (G261) across the King James Bible.

2 Peter 3:16

As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about amathes

What does amathes mean in Greek?

Strong's G261 (amathes) is a Greek word that means: unlearned, uninstructed, rude, 2 Pet. 3:16* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does amathes appear in the Bible?

The word amathes (G261) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G261?

Strong's G261 is amathes, a Greek word defined as: unlearned, uninstructed, rude, 2 Pet. 3:16*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is amathes in the Old Testament or New Testament?

amathes is a Greek word found in the New Testament.