G276 ἀμετάθετος (ametáthetos)

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Adjective

Quick Definition

ἀμετάθετος, ον Adj unchanged, unchangeable

Strong's Definition

unchangeable, or (neuter as abstract) unchangeability

Derivation: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and a derivative of G3346 (μετατίθημι);

KJV Usage: immutable(-ility)

UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

ἀμετάθετος (G0276)

adjc. | -ον | ἀ- + τίθημι

13.61 · Be, Become, Exist, Happen · Change of State

not changing, unchanging, never to change pertaining to that which does not change from one state to another

HEB 6:17 · HEB 6:18

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Thayer's Greek Lexicon

ἀ-μετάθετος, -ov, (μετατίθημι), not transposed, not to be transferred ; fixed, unalterable: Heb. vi. 18; τὸ ἀμετάθεtov as subst., immutability, Heb. vi.17. (8 Mace. v. 1; Polyb., Diod., Plut.)

Mounce Concise Greek Dictionary

ἀμετάθετος ametathetos 2x

unchangeable, Heb. 6:17, 18*

Abbott-Smith Greek Lexicon

*† ἀ-μετάθετος, -ον

(< μετατίθημι), [in LXX: III Mac 5:1,12*;]

immutable: He 6:18; as subst., τὸ ἀ., immutability, He 6:17 (v. MM, VGT, s.v.).†

Moulton & Milligan — Vocabulary of the Greek NT

ἀμετάθετος. In OG/S 331° (ii/B.c.) King Attalus II of Pergamon, writing to the Pergamenes, orders his rescript to be placed in the temples, ὅπως ἂν εἰς τὸν ἅπαντα χρόνον ἀκίνητα καὶ ἀμετάθετα μένηι : cf. 25. 3357 (an Aeolic inscription, ii/i B.c.) [τὰ δὲ κρίθεντα ὑ]π[ά)ρξοισι κύρια καὶ ἀμετάθετα. A letter from Sulenas Verus in Lafoscade, no. 10511 (A.D. 131) has βεβαιῶ ἐπί τε τῷ ἀσάλευτον [sc. τὴν δωρεὰν] Kal ἀμετάθετον εἰς τὸν ἀεὶ χρόνον εἶναι καὶ κτλ. P Oxy Ι. 751" (A.D. 129) ἐφ᾽ ἡ Loe. διαθήκῃ] ἀμεταθέτῳ ἀμφότεροι ἐτελεύτησαν, and zd. IIT. 4825 (A.D. 109) διαθήκῃ, ἐφ᾽ ἢ καὶ ἀμεταθέτῳ ἐτελεύτα (‘which will was unchanged at his death”’), show that the word was used as a technical term in connexion with wills. The connotation adds considerably to the force of Heb 617%.

Liddell-Scott-Jones — Greek-English Lexicon

ἀμετάθετος (ametathetos) — unchangeable. ἀμετά-θετος, ον, unalterable, immutable, κατάληψις, of knowledge, [Refs 4th c.BC+]; of fate, Chrysipp.[Refs 2nd c.BC+], etc. adverb -τως, διακεῖσθαι[Refs 1st c.BC+]

2. Grammars, not inflected, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]

STEPBible — Tyndale Abridged Greek Lexicon

ἀ-μετάθετος, -ον (μετατίθημι), [in LXX: 3Ma.5:1 3Mac 5:12 * ;] immutable: Heb.6:18; as subat., τὸ ἀ., immutability, Heb.6:17 (see MM, VGT, see word).† (AS)

Bible Occurrences (2)

6:17 6:18

📖 Greek Word Study — In-Depth Study from Precept Austin

Unchangeable (276) ametathetos

Unchangeable (276) (ametathetos from a = without + metatÃthemi = change condition or place, transfer, put in another place) literally never changing, not to be transferred. The idea is that which is fixed, unalterable or immutable. This word was used in secular Greek in the context of wills and contracts and signified a stipulation that could not be disregarded or annulled. Once properly made a will was ametathetos unchangeable by anyone but the maker. The writer of Hebrews uses this word (in the only 2 uses in Scripture in Hebrews 6:17 [note] and Hebrews 6:18 [note]) with powerful, well known forensic (legal) ramifications (immutability of a legally written will) to add to the force of the encouragement he extended to his readers. "Copy and paste the address below into your web browser in order to go to the original page which will allow you to access live links related to the material on this page - these links include Scriptures (which can be read in context), Scripture pop-ups on mouse over, and a variety of related resources such as Bible dictionary articles, commentaries, sermon notes and theological journal articles related to the topic under discussion." http://www.preceptaustin.org/hebrews_618.htm#Unchangeable

Hebrews 6:17

So when God wanted to make the unchanging nature of His purpose very clear to the heirs of the promise, He guaranteed [it] with an oath.

Hebrews 6:18

Thus by two unchangeable things in which [it is] impossible [for] God to lie -, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before [us] may be strongly encouraged.