"pr. anything done lightly, levity; reckless conduct, crime, Acts 18:14*"
Definition and meaning
pr. anything done lightly, levity; reckless conduct, crime, Acts 18:14*
In the original Greek the word is written: ῥᾳδιούργημα
Historical context
The Roman Empire provided infrastructure no previous civilization had built — roads, sea routes, a common language in Greek, and relative peace across the Mediterranean. Jewish synagogues existed in every major city, giving Paul a starting point everywhere he traveled. The early church had no buildings, no political power, no social standing — and spread faster than any movement in ancient history.
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 rhadiourgema (G4467) across the King James Bible.
And when Paul was now about to open his mouth, Gallio said unto the Jews, If it were a matter of wrong or wicked lewdness, O ye Jews, reason would that I should bear with you:
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Common questions
Strong's G4467 (rhadiourgema) is a Greek word that means: pr. anything done lightly, levity; reckless conduct, crime, Acts 18:14* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.
The word rhadiourgema (G4467) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G4467 is rhadiourgema, a Greek word defined as: pr. anything done lightly, levity; reckless conduct, crime, Acts 18:14*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
rhadiourgema is a Greek word found in the New Testament.