Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
invisible
Usage: ἀόρατος, -ον (ὁράω), [in LXX: Gen.1:2 (תֹּהוּ), Isa.45:3 (מִסְתָּר), 2Ma.9:5 * ;] unseen, invisible: Rom.1:20, Col.1:15-16, 1Ti.1:17, Heb.11:27.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G517
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
8
Books
7
Strong's G517 Quick Answer
Strong's G517 ἀόρατος (aoratos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. aoratos (ah-or'-at-os) adj. 1. invisible [from G1 (as a negative particle) and G3707] It has 8 linked Bible usages across 7 books. Visible English usage signals include invisible. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- aoratos (ah-or'-at-os) adj. 1. invisible [from G1 (as a negative particle) and G3707]
- Usage
- 8 linked usages
- Books
- 7 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- invisible
Meaning and Definition
aoratos (ah-or'-at-os) adj. 1. invisible [from G1 (as a negative particle) and G3707] KJV: invisible (thing) Root(s): G1, G3707
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G517. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G517 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render aoratos, 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.
invisible
Romans 1:20
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How Strong's G517 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old 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 5 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 G517 (ἀόρατος) appears 3 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 2 Maccabees 9:5 — ἀοράτῳ
- Genesis 1:2 — ἀόρατος
- Isaiah 45:3 — ἀοράτους
Strong's G517 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 G517 in the New Testament
5 indexed usages in New Testament.
For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:
Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:
For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:
Strong's G517 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
But the earth was unsightly and unfurnished, and darkness was over the deep, and the Spirit of God moved over the water.
And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, I will open to thee hidden, unseen treasures, that thou mayest know that I, the Lord thy God, that call thee by name, am the God of Israel.
Strong's G517 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
But the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, smote him with an incurable and invisible plague: for as soon as he had spoken these words, a pain of the bowels that was remediless came upon him, and sore torments of the inner parts;
Usage Excerpts
First 8 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G517.
But the earth was unsightly and unfurnished, and darkness was over the deep, and the Spirit of God moved over the water.
And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, I will open to thee hidden, unseen treasures, that thou mayest know that I, the Lord thy God, that call thee by name, am the God of Israel.
For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:
Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:
For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:
Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.
But the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, smote him with an incurable and invisible plague: for as soon as he had spoken these words, a pain of the bowels that was remediless came upon him, and sore torments of the inner parts;
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G517, grouped by book.
Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Isaiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Romans 1 usage, New Testament
Colossians 2 usages, New Testament
1 Timothy 1 usage, New Testament
Hebrews 1 usage, New Testament
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G517 FAQ
What does aoratos (ἀόρατος) mean?
Aoratos (Strong's G517) is a Greek word most simply glossed "invisible". aoratos (ah-or'-at-os) adj. 1. invisible [from G1 (as a negative particle) and G3707]
How many times is aoratos (ἀόρατος) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 8 linked usages for Strong's G517 across 7 books.
Where can I study aoratos (ἀόρατος) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G517 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate aoratos (ἀόρατος)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as invisible. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G517 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G517, with linked reader references where each row is available.