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Strong's G113 ἄθεσμος (athesmos)

Athesmos means “wicked” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H113 — adon (“lord”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G113
Language Greek
Linked Usages 3
Books 2

Strong's G113 Quick Answer

Strong's G113 ἄθεσμος (athesmos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. athesmos (ath'-es-mos) adj. 1. lawless 2. (by implication) criminal It has 3 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include wicked. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
athesmos (ath'-es-mos) adj. 1. lawless 2. (by implication) criminal
Usage
3 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
wicked

Meaning and Definition

athesmos (ath'-es-mos) adj. 1. lawless 2. (by implication) criminal [from G1 (as a negative particle) and a derivative of G5087 (in the sense of enacting)] KJV: wicked Root(s): G1, G5087

Original Word
ἄθεσμος
Transliteration
athesmos
Derivation
Root: τίθημι R1: 1 R2: 5087
Morphology
adjective

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G113. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

lawless

Usage: ἄθεσμος, -ον (θεσμός, law, custom), [in LXX: 3Ma.5:12 6:26 * ;] lawless, esp. of those who violate the law of nature and conscience (cf. MM, VGT, see word): 2Pe.2:7 3:17.† SYN.: ἀθέμιτος, ἄνομος, κακός, πονηρός, φαῦλος (see Tr., Syn., §lxxiv; DCG, ii, 821b). (AS)

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How Strong's G113 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render athesmos, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

wicked 2 Peter 2:7

How Strong's G113 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 2 linked usages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G113 (ἄθεσμος) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G113 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G113 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

2 Peter 2:7 KJV

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

2 Peter 3:17 KJV

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.

Strong's G113 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

3 Maccabees 5:12 Septuagint / Brenton

By this sweet and profound influence of the Lord he was held fast, and thus his unjust purpose was quite frustrated, and his unflinching resolve greatly falsified.

Usage Excerpts

First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G113.

2 Peter 2:7 New Testament, KJV
And delivered just Lot, vexed with the filthy conversation of the wicked:
2 Peter 3:17 New Testament, KJV
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.
3 Maccabees 5:12 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
By this sweet and profound influence of the Lord he was held fast, and thus his unjust purpose was quite frustrated, and his unflinching resolve greatly falsified.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G113, grouped by book.

2 Peter 2 usages, New Testament
3 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G113 FAQ

What does athesmos (ἄθεσμος) mean?

Athesmos (Strong's G113) is a Greek word most simply glossed "wicked". athesmos (ath'-es-mos) adj. 1. lawless 2. (by implication) criminal

How many times is athesmos (ἄθεσμος) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G113 across 2 books.

Where can I study athesmos (ἄθεσμος) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G113 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate athesmos (ἄθεσμος)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as wicked. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G113 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G113, with linked reader references where each row is available.