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Strong's G273 ἄμεμπτος (amemptos)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H273 — achzay (“Ahasai”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G273
Language Greek
Linked Usages 20
Books 7

Strong's G273 Quick Answer

Strong's G273 ἄμεμπτος (amemptos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. amemptos (am'-emp-tos) adj. 1. irreproachable [from G1 (as a negative particle) and a derivative of G3201] It has 20 linked Bible usages across 7 books. Visible English usage signals include blameless and faultless. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
amemptos (am'-emp-tos) adj. 1. irreproachable [from G1 (as a negative particle) and a derivative of G3201]
Usage
20 linked usages
Books
7 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
blameless and faultless

Meaning and Definition

amemptos (am'-emp-tos) adj. 1. irreproachable [from G1 (as a negative particle) and a derivative of G3201] KJV: blameless, faultless, unblamable Root(s): G1, G3201

Original Word
ἄμεμπτος
Transliteration
amemptos
Derivation
Root: μέμφομαι R1: 1 R2: 3201
Morphology
adjective

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G273. 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)

blameless

Usage: ἄ-μεμπτος, -ον (μέμφομσι), [in LXX chiefly for תָּם ;] blameless, free from fault (in π. of a marriage-contract; M, Th., I, 3:13; cf. MM, VGT, see word): Luk.1:6, Php.2:15 3:6, 1Th.3:13 (WH, mg., -ως) Heb.8:7.† SYN.: ἄμωμος, ἀνέγκλητος, ἀνεπίλημπτος, which see (Tr., Syn., § ciii) (AS)

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How Strong's G273 Is Translated

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

blameless Luke 1:6 faultless Hebrews 8:7

How Strong's G273 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, 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 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 12 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.
  • 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 G273 (ἄμεμπτος) appears 15 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G273 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 G273 in the New Testament

5 indexed usages in New Testament.

Luke 1:6 KJV

And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.

Philippians 2:15 KJV

That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;

Philippians 3:6 KJV

Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless.

Strong's G273 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

12 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Genesis 17:1 Septuagint / Brenton

And Abram was ninety-nine years old, and the Lord appeared to Abram and said to him, I am thy God, be well-pleasing before me, and be blameless.

Job 1:1 Septuagint / Brenton

There was a certain man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; And that man was true, blameless, righteous, and godly, Abstaining from everything evil.

Job 1:8 Septuagint / Brenton

And the Lord said to him, Hast thou diligently considered my servant Job, That there is none like him on the earth, A man blameless, true, godly, Abstaining from everything evil?

Strong's G273 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

3 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Wisdom of Solomon 10:5 Septuagint / Brenton

Moreover, the nations in their wicked conspiracy being confounded, She found out the righteous, and preserved him blameless unto God, And kept him strong against his tender compassion toward his son.

Wisdom of Solomon 10:15 Septuagint / Brenton

She delivered the righteous people and blameless seed From the nation that oppressed them.

Wisdom of Solomon 18:21 Septuagint / Brenton

For then the blameless man made haste, and stood forth to defend them; And bringing the shield of his proper ministry, Even prayer, and the propitiation of incense, Set himself against the wrath, and so brought the calamity to an end, Declaring that he was thy servant.

Usage Excerpts

First 20 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G273.

Genesis 17:1 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Abram was ninety-nine years old, and the Lord appeared to Abram and said to him, I am thy God, be well-pleasing before me, and be blameless.
Job 1:1 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
There was a certain man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; And that man was true, blameless, righteous, and godly, Abstaining from everything evil.
Job 1:8 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the Lord said to him, Hast thou diligently considered my servant Job, That there is none like him on the earth, A man blameless, true, godly, Abstaining from everything evil?
Job 2:3 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the Lord said to the devil, Hast thou then observed my servant Job, That there is none of men upon the earth like him, A harmless, true, blameless, godly man, Abstaining from all evil? And he yet cleaves to innocence, Whereas thou hast told me to destroy his substance without cause?
Job 4:17 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
What, shall a mortal be pure before the Lord? Or a man be blameless in regard to his works?
Job 9:20 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For though I should seem righteous, my mouth will be profane: And though I should seem blameless, I shall be proved perverse.
Job 11:4 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For say not, I am pure in my works, And blameless before him.
Job 12:4 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For a righteous and blameless man has become a subject for mockery.
Job 15:14 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For who, being a mortal, is such that he shall be blameless? Or, who that is born of a woman, that he should be just?
Job 22:3 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For what matters it to the Lord, if thou wert blameless in thy works? Or is it profitable that thou shouldest perfect thy way?
Job 22:19 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
The righteous have seen it, and laughed, And the blameless one has derided them.
Job 33:9 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
I am blameless, for I have not transgressed.
Luke 1:6 New Testament, KJV
And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.
Philippians 2:15 New Testament, KJV
That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;
Philippians 3:6 New Testament, KJV
Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless.
1 Thessalonians 3:13 New Testament, KJV
To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints.
Hebrews 8:7 New Testament, KJV
For if that first covenant had been faultless, then should no place have been sought for the second.
Wisdom of Solomon 10:5 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Moreover, the nations in their wicked conspiracy being confounded, She found out the righteous, and preserved him blameless unto God, And kept him strong against his tender compassion toward his son.
Wisdom of Solomon 10:15 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
She delivered the righteous people and blameless seed From the nation that oppressed them.
Wisdom of Solomon 18:21 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For then the blameless man made haste, and stood forth to defend them; And bringing the shield of his proper ministry, Even prayer, and the propitiation of incense, Set himself against the wrath, and so brought the calamity to an end, Declaring that he was thy servant.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G273, grouped by book.

Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Job 11 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
Philippians 2 usages, New Testament
1 Thessalonians 1 usage, New Testament
Hebrews 1 usage, New Testament
Wisdom of Solomon 3 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G273 FAQ

What does amemptos (ἄμεμπτος) mean?

Amemptos (Strong's G273) is a Greek word most simply glossed "irreproachable". amemptos (am'-emp-tos) adj. 1. irreproachable [from G1 (as a negative particle) and a derivative of G3201]

How many times is amemptos (ἄμεμπτος) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 20 linked usages for Strong's G273 across 7 books.

Where can I study amemptos (ἄμεμπτος) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G273 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate amemptos (ἄμεμπτος)?

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

Does Strong's G273 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 12 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 3 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G273, with linked reader references where each row is available.