What does athesmos mean in Greek?

Occurrences in Scripture

G113

Strong's number

Greek

Original language

lawless, unrestrained, licentious, 2 Pet. 2:7; 3:17*

In the original Greek the word is written: ἄθεσμος

Scripture references

Top 2 Bible verses with athesmos

These are the most notable occurrences of athesmos (G113) across the King James Bible.

2 Peter 2:7

And delivered just Lot, vexed with the filthy conversation of the wicked:

2 Peter 3:17

Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about athesmos

What does athesmos mean in Greek?

Strong's G113 (athesmos) is a Greek word that means: lawless, unrestrained, licentious, 2 Pet. 2:7; 3:17* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does athesmos appear in the Bible?

The word athesmos (G113) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G113?

Strong's G113 is athesmos, a Greek word defined as: lawless, unrestrained, licentious, 2 Pet. 2:7; 3:17*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is athesmos in the Old Testament or New Testament?

athesmos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.