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Strong's G282 ἀμήτωρ (ametor)

Ametor means “without mother” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H282 — achihud (“Ahihud”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G282
Language Greek
Linked Usages 1
Books 1

Strong's G282 Quick Answer

Strong's G282 ἀμήτωρ (ametor) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. ametor (am-ay'-tore) adj. 1. motherless, i.e. of unknown maternity [from G1 (as a negative particle) and G3384] It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include without. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
ametor (am-ay'-tore) adj. 1. motherless, i.e. of unknown maternity [from G1 (as a negative particle) and G3384]
Usage
1 linked usage
Books
1 indexed book
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
without

Meaning and Definition

ametor (am-ay'-tore) adj. 1. motherless, i.e. of unknown maternity [from G1 (as a negative particle) and G3384] KJV: without mother Root(s): G1, G3384

Original Word
ἀμήτωρ
Transliteration
ametor
Derivation
Root: μήτηρ R1: 1 R2: 3384
Morphology
adjective

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G282. 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)

motherless

Usage: ἀμήτωρ, -ορος, ὁ, ἡ (μήτηρ), without a mother (frequently in Gk. writers of the gods): ἀπάτωρ ἀ. of one without recorded genealogy, Heb.7:3 (cf. MM, VGT, see word) (AS)

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How Strong's G282 Is Translated

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

Without Hebrews 7:3

How Strong's G282 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 1 linked usage.

Strong's G282 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 G282 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Hebrews 7:3 KJV

Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son of God; abideth a priest continually.

Usage Excerpts

First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's G282.

Hebrews 7:3 New Testament, KJV
Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son of God; abideth a priest continually.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G282, grouped by book.

Hebrews 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G282 FAQ

What does ametor (ἀμήτωρ) mean?

Ametor (Strong's G282) is a Greek word most simply glossed "without mother". ametor (am-ay'-tore) adj. 1. motherless, i.e. of unknown maternity [from G1 (as a negative particle) and G3384]

How many times is ametor (ἀμήτωρ) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's G282 across 1 book.

Where can I study ametor (ἀμήτωρ) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G282 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate ametor (ἀμήτωρ)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as without. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.