Refiner Word Study ater (G817)
G817  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
ἄτερ
ater
2 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"improper prep with the gen., without, Lk. 22:6, 35*"

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Definition and meaning

What does ater mean in Greek?

2
Occurrences in Scripture
G817
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

improper prep with the gen., without, Lk. 22:6, 35*

In the original Greek the word is written: ἄτερ

Historical context

What was happening when this word was written?

Roman-Occupied Judea (c. 4 BC-AD 30)

Luke wrote as a historian addressing a Greek audience. He carefully interviewed eyewitnesses and arranged events in order. The social and economic realities he describes — Roman taxation, Jewish religious hierarchy, the marginalization of women and the poor — are consistent with first-century Judea under Roman administration.

The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.

Scripture references

Top 2 Bible verses with ater

These are the most notable occurrences of ater (G817) across the King James Bible.

Luke 22:6

And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude.

Luke 22:35

And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about ater

What does ater mean in Greek?

Strong's G817 (ater) is a Greek word that means: improper prep with the gen., without, Lk. 22:6, 35* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does ater appear in the Bible?

The word ater (G817) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G817?

Strong's G817 is ater, a Greek word defined as: improper prep with the gen., without, Lk. 22:6, 35*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is ater in the Old Testament or New Testament?

ater is a Greek word found in the New Testament.