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Strong's G269 ἄμαχος (amachos)

Amachos means “not a brawler” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H269 — achoth (“sister”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G269
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 2

Strong's G269 Quick Answer

Strong's G269 ἄμαχος (amachos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. amachos (am'-akh-os) adj. 1. peaceable [from G1 (as a negative particle) and G3163] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include brawler and brawlers. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
amachos (am'-akh-os) adj. 1. peaceable [from G1 (as a negative particle) and G3163]
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
brawler and brawlers

Meaning and Definition

amachos (am'-akh-os) adj. 1. peaceable [from G1 (as a negative particle) and G3163] KJV: not a brawler Root(s): G1, G3163

Original Word
ἄμαχος
Transliteration
amachos
Derivation
Root: μάχη R1: 1 R2: 3163
Morphology
adjective

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G269. 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)

peacable

Usage: ἄμαχος, -ον (μάχη); __1. invincible (frequently in cl.). __2. abstaining from fighting, non-combatant (Xen.). Metaphorical (cf. MM, VGT, see word), not contentious: 1Ti.3:3, Tit.3:2.† (AS)

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How Strong's G269 Is Translated

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

brawler 1 Timothy 3:3 brawlers Titus 3:2

How Strong's G269 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New 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.

Strong's G269 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 G269 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

1 Timothy 3:3 KJV

Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;

Titus 3:2 KJV

To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G269.

1 Timothy 3:3 New Testament, KJV
Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;
Titus 3:2 New Testament, KJV
To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G269, grouped by book.

1 Timothy 1 usage, New Testament
Titus 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G269 FAQ

What does amachos (ἄμαχος) mean?

Amachos (Strong's G269) is a Greek word most simply glossed "not a brawler". amachos (am'-akh-os) adj. 1. peaceable [from G1 (as a negative particle) and G3163]

How many times is amachos (ἄμαχος) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G269 across 2 books.

Where can I study amachos (ἄμαχος) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G269 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate amachos (ἄμαχος)?

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