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Lexicon :: Strong's G57 - agnōstos

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ἄγνωστος
Transliteration
agnōstos (Key)
Pronunciation
ag'-noce-tos'
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Part of Speech
adjective
Root Word (Etymology)
From ἄλφα (G1) (as negative particle) and γνωστός (G1110)
mGNT
1x in 1 unique form(s)
TR
1x in 1 unique form(s)
LXX
0x in 0 unique form(s)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 1:119,18

Strong’s Definitions

ἄγνωστος ágnōstos, ag'-noce-tos'; from G1 (as negative particle) and G1110; unknown:—unknown.


KJV Translation Count — Total: 1x

The KJV translates Strong's G57 in the following manner: unknown (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 1x
The KJV translates Strong's G57 in the following manner: unknown (1x).
  1. unknown, forgotten

    Epimenides, a certain Cretan, came to Athens to stop a plague. He offered a sheep on altars which did not bear the name of any god, but were addressed to the "unknown god". At least one of the altars survived till Paul's day.
Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ἄγνωστος ágnōstos, ag'-noce-tos'; from G1 (as negative particle) and G1110; unknown:—unknown.
STRONGS G57:
ἄγνωστος, [from Homer down], unknown: Acts 17:23 [cf. B. D. American edition under the word Altar].
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Acts
17:23

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G57 matches the Greek ἄγνωστος (agnōstos),
which occurs 1 times in 1 verses in the TR Greek.

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 17:23 - For as I passed along and observed the objects of your worship, I found also an altar with this inscription: ‘To the unknown god.’ What therefore you worship as unknown, this I proclaim to you.
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