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Strong's G115 ἀθέτησις (athetesis)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H115 — adorayim (“Adoraim”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G115
Language Greek
Linked Usages 3
Books 2

Strong's G115 Quick Answer

Strong's G115 ἀθέτησις (athetesis) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. athetesis (ath-et'-ay-sis) n. 1. cancellation {literally or figuratively} It has 3 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include disannulling and put. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
athetesis (ath-et'-ay-sis) n. 1. cancellation {literally or figuratively}
Usage
3 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
disannulling and put

Meaning and Definition

athetesis (ath-et'-ay-sis) n. 1. cancellation {literally or figuratively} [from G114] KJV: disannulling, put away Root(s): G114

Original Word
ἀθέτησις
Transliteration
athetesis
Derivation
Root: ἀθετέω R1: 114
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G115. 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)

nullification

Usage: ἀθέτησις, -εως, ἡ (ἀθετέω), [in LXX, usually of unfaithful, rebellious action: 1Ki.24:12 (פֶּשַׁע), Jer.12:1 (בֶּגֶד), Da TH 9:7 (מַעַל), 2Ma.14:28 * ;] a disannulling, setting aside: Heb.7:18 9:26 (for similar usage in π., see Deiss., BS, 228 f.; MM, VGT, see word).† (AS)

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How Strong's G115 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render athetesis, 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.

disannulling Hebrews 7:18 put Hebrews 9:26

How Strong's G115 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. 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.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G115 (ἀθέτησις) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G115 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 G115 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

Hebrews 7:18 KJV

For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.

Hebrews 9:26 KJV

For then must he often have suffered since the foundation of the world: but now once in the end of the world hath he appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself.

Strong's G115 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

1 Kingdoms 24:12 Septuagint / Brenton

And behold, the skirt of thy mantle is in my hand, I cut off the skirt, and did not slay thee: know then and see today, there is no evil in my hand, nor impiety, nor rebellion; and I have not sinned against thee, yet thou layest snares for my soul to take it.

Usage Excerpts

First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G115.

1 Kingdoms 24:12 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And behold, the skirt of thy mantle is in my hand, I cut off the skirt, and did not slay thee: know then and see today, there is no evil in my hand, nor impiety, nor rebellion; and I have not sinned against thee, yet thou layest snares for my soul to take it.
Hebrews 7:18 New Testament, KJV
For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.
Hebrews 9:26 New Testament, KJV
For then must he often have suffered since the foundation of the world: but now once in the end of the world hath he appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G115, grouped by book.

1 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Hebrews 2 usages, New Testament

Strong's G115 FAQ

What does athetesis (ἀθέτησις) mean?

Athetesis (Strong's G115) is a Greek word most simply glossed "disannulling". athetesis (ath-et'-ay-sis) n. 1. cancellation {literally or figuratively}

How many times is athetesis (ἀθέτησις) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G115 across 2 books.

Where can I study athetesis (ἀθέτησις) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G115 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate athetesis (ἀθέτησις)?

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

Does Strong's G115 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G115, with linked reader references where each row is available.