Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
forgetfulness
Usage: ἐπι-λησμονή, -ις, ή (επιλήθω), [in LXX: Sir.11:27 * ;] forgetfulness: ἀκροατὴς ἐ. (genitive of qual.), Jas.1:25.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G1953
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
2
Books
2
Strong's G1953 Quick Answer
Strong's G1953 ἐπιλησμονή (epilesmone) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. epilesmone (ep-ee-lace-mon-ay') n. 1. negligence [from a derivative of G1950] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include forgetful. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- epilesmone (ep-ee-lace-mon-ay') n. 1. negligence [from a derivative of G1950]
- Usage
- 2 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- forgetful
Meaning and Definition
epilesmone (ep-ee-lace-mon-ay') n. 1. negligence [from a derivative of G1950] KJV: X forgetful Root(s): G1950
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1953. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G1953 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render epilesmone, 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.
forgetful
James 1:25
How Strong's G1953 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 1 linked usage.
- 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 G1953 (ἐπιλησμονή) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Sirach 11:27 — ἐπιλησμονὴν
Strong's G1953 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 G1953 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.
Strong's G1953 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
The affliction of an hour maketh a man forget pleasure: And in his end his deeds shall be discovered.
Usage Excerpts
First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1953.
But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.
The affliction of an hour maketh a man forget pleasure: And in his end his deeds shall be discovered.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1953, grouped by book.
James 1 usage, New Testament
Wisdom of Sirach 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G1953 FAQ
What does epilesmone (ἐπιλησμονή) mean?
Epilesmone (Strong's G1953) is a Greek word most simply glossed "negligence". epilesmone (ep-ee-lace-mon-ay') n. 1. negligence [from a derivative of G1950]
How many times is epilesmone (ἐπιλησμονή) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G1953 across 2 books.
Where can I study epilesmone (ἐπιλησμονή) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1953 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate epilesmone (ἐπιλησμονή)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as forgetful. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G1953 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1953, with linked reader references where each row is available.