Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
forgetfulness
Usage: λήθη, -ης, ἡ (λήθω = λανθάνω) [in LXX: Lev.5:15 (מַעַל), Wis.16:11, Sir.14:7, al. ;] forgetfulness: λ. λαβεῖν (on the phrase, see Mayor, in l): 2Pe.1:9.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G3024
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
12
Books
9
Strong's G3024 Quick Answer
Strong's G3024 λήθη (lethe) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. lethe (lay'-thay) n. 1. forgetfulness [from G2990] It has 12 linked Bible usages across 9 books. Visible English usage signals include forgetfulness, lord, sin, unwillingly, and things. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- lethe (lay'-thay) n. 1. forgetfulness [from G2990]
- Usage
- 12 linked usages
- Books
- 9 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- forgetfulness, lord, sin, unwillingly, and things
Meaning and Definition
lethe (lay'-thay) n. 1. forgetfulness [from G2990] KJV: + forget Root(s): G2990
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3024. 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.
forgetfulness
lord
sin
unwillingly
things
transgression
according
come
pass
she
curse
into
How Strong's G3024 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and 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 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha with 7 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 G3024 (λήθη) appears 11 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 3 Maccabees 5:28 — λήθην
- 3 Maccabees 6:20 — λήθη
- 4 Maccabees 1:5 — λήθης
- 4 Maccabees 2:24 — λήθης
- Deuteronomy 8:19 — λήθῃ
Strong's G3024 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 G3024 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins.
Strong's G3024 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
4 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
The soul which shall be really unconscious, and shall sin unwillingly in any of the holy things of the Lord, shall even bring to the Lord for his transgression, a ram of the flock without blemish, valued according to shekels of silver according to the shekel of the sanctuary, for his transgression wherein he transgressed.
And it shall come to pass, if she be defiled, and have altogether escaped the notice of her husband, then the water of the conviction that brings the curse shall enter into her; and she shall swell in her belly, and her thigh shall rot, and the woman shall be for a curse in the midst of her people.
And it shall come to pass if thou do at all forget the Lord thy God, and shouldest go after other gods, and serve them, and worship them, I call heaven and earth to witness against you this day, that ye shall surely perish.
Strong's G3024 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
7 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
But this was the working of that Almighty God who had made him forget all his purpose.
And a cold shudder came over the person of the king, and oblivion paralyzed the vehemence of his spirit.
How, then, is it, perhaps some may say, that reasoning, if it rule the affections, is not also master of forgetfulness and ignorance? They attempt a ridiculous argument.
Usage Excerpts
First 12 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G3024.
The soul which shall be really unconscious, and shall sin unwillingly in any of the holy things of the Lord, shall even bring to the Lord for his transgression, a ram of the flock without blemish, valued according to shekels of silver according to the shekel of the sanctuary, for his transgression wherein he transgressed.
And it shall come to pass, if she be defiled, and have altogether escaped the notice of her husband, then the water of the conviction that brings the curse shall enter into her; and she shall swell in her belly, and her thigh shall rot, and the woman shall be for a curse in the midst of her people.
And it shall come to pass if thou do at all forget the Lord thy God, and shouldest go after other gods, and serve them, and worship them, I call heaven and earth to witness against you this day, that ye shall surely perish.
Why hast thou not forgotten my iniquity, And purged my sin? But now I shall depart to the earth; And in the morning, I am no more.
But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins.
But this was the working of that Almighty God who had made him forget all his purpose.
And a cold shudder came over the person of the king, and oblivion paralyzed the vehemence of his spirit.
How, then, is it, perhaps some may say, that reasoning, if it rule the affections, is not also master of forgetfulness and ignorance? They attempt a ridiculous argument.
How, then, a man may say, if reasoning be master of the passions, has it no control over forgetfulness and ignorance?
For they were pricked, that they should remember thy words; And were quickly saved, That not falling into deep forgetfulness, They might be continually mindful of thy goodness.
For while they supposed to lie hidden in their secret sins, They were scattered under a dark veil of forgetfulness, Being horribly astonished, And troubled with strange apparitions.
And if he doeth good, he doeth it unwillingly; And at the last he will declare his wickedness.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3024, grouped by book.
Leviticus 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Numbers 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Deuteronomy 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Job 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 Peter 1 usage, New Testament
3 Maccabees 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
4 Maccabees 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Solomon 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G3024 FAQ
What does lethe (λήθη) mean?
Lethe (Strong's G3024) is a Greek word most simply glossed "forgetfulness". lethe (lay'-thay) n. 1. forgetfulness [from G2990]
How many times is lethe (λήθη) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 12 linked usages for Strong's G3024 across 9 books.
Where can I study lethe (λήθη) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3024 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate lethe (λήθη)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as forgetfulness, lord, sin, unwillingly, things, and transgression. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G3024 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 4 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 7 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G3024, with linked reader references where each row is available.