Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
unfading
Usage: ἀμάραντος, -ον (μαραίνομαι), [in LXX: Wis.6:12 (σοφία)* ;] unfading (whence ὁ ἀ., the amaranth, an unfading flower): 1Pe.1:4 (cf. MM, VGT, see word).† (AS)
Strong's Number
G263
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
2
Books
2
Strong's G263 Quick Answer
Strong's G263 ἀμάραντος (amarantos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. amarantos (am-ar'-an-tos) adj. 1. unfading 2. (by implication) perpetual It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include fadeth, away, inheritance, incorruptible, and undefiled. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- amarantos (am-ar'-an-tos) adj. 1. unfading 2. (by implication) perpetual
- Usage
- 2 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- fadeth, away, inheritance, incorruptible, and undefiled
Meaning and Definition
amarantos (am-ar'-an-tos) adj. 1. unfading 2. (by implication) perpetual [from G1 (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of G3133] KJV: that fadeth not away Root(s): G1, G3133
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G263. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
English Usage Signals
Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.
fadeth
away
inheritance
incorruptible
undefiled
reserved
heaven
wisdom
glorious
never
yea
she
How Strong's G263 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 G263 (ἀμάραντος) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Wisdom of Solomon 6:12 — ἀμάραντός
Strong's G263 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 G263 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,
Strong's G263 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
Wisdom is glorious, and never fadeth away: Yea, she is easily seen of them that love her, And found of such as seek her.
Usage Excerpts
First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G263.
To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,
Wisdom is glorious, and never fadeth away: Yea, she is easily seen of them that love her, And found of such as seek her.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G263, grouped by book.
1 Peter 1 usage, New Testament
Wisdom of Solomon 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G263 FAQ
What does amarantos (ἀμάραντος) mean?
Amarantos (Strong's G263) is a Greek word most simply glossed "that fadeth not away". amarantos (am-ar'-an-tos) adj. 1. unfading 2. (by implication) perpetual
How many times is amarantos (ἀμάραντος) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G263 across 2 books.
Where can I study amarantos (ἀμάραντος) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G263 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate amarantos (ἀμάραντος)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as fadeth, away, inheritance, incorruptible, undefiled, and reserved. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G263 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G263, with linked reader references where each row is available.