"hated, under disfavor, Rom. 11:28; inimical, hostile, Mt. 13:28; Col. 1:21; as a subst., an enemy, adversary, Mt. 5:43, 44; 10:36; Lk. 27:35"
Definition and meaning
hated, under disfavor, Rom. 11:28; inimical, hostile, Mt. 13:28; Col. 1:21; as a subst., an enemy, adversary, Mt. 5:43, 44; 10:36; Lk. 27:35
In the original Greek the word is written: ἐχθρός
Historical context
Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.
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
These are the most notable occurrences of echthros (G2190) across the King James Bible.
Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.
But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
And a man's foes shall be they of his own household.
But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way.
He said unto them, An enemy hath done this. The servants said unto him, Wilt thou then that we go and gather them up?
The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels.
The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool?
For David himself said by the Holy Ghost, The LORD said to my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool.
That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us;
That he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear,
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Common questions
Strong's G2190 (echthros) is a Greek word that means: hated, under disfavor, Rom. 11:28; inimical, hostile, Mt. 13:28; Col. 1:21; as a subst., an enemy, adversary, Mt. 5:43, 44; 10:36; Lk. 27:35 It appears 32 times in the King James Bible.
The word echthros (G2190) appears 32 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G2190 is echthros, a Greek word defined as: hated, under disfavor, Rom. 11:28; inimical, hostile, Mt. 13:28; Col. 1:21; as a subst., an enemy, adversary, Mt. 5:43, 44; 10:36; Lk. 27:35. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
echthros is a Greek word found in the New Testament.