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Strong's G812 ἀτακτέω (atakteo)

Atakteo means “behave self disorderly” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H812 — eshkol (“Eshcol”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G812
Language Greek
Linked Usages 1
Books 1

Strong's G812 Quick Answer

Strong's G812 ἀτακτέω (atakteo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. atakteo (at-ak-teh'-o) v. 1. to be (i.e. act) irregular [from G813] It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include disorderly. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
atakteo (at-ak-teh'-o) v. 1. to be (i.e. act) irregular [from G813]
Usage
1 linked usage
Books
1 indexed book
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
disorderly

Meaning and Definition

atakteo (at-ak-teh'-o) v. 1. to be (i.e. act) irregular [from G813] KJV: behave self disorderly Root(s): G813

Original Word
ἀτακτέω
Transliteration
atakteo
Derivation
Root: ἄτακτος R1: 813
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G812. 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)

be idle

Usage: ἀτακτέω -ῶ (ἄτακτος), primarily, of soldiers marching, to be out of order, to quit the ranks; hence, metaphorically, to be remiss, fail in the performance of duty (in π., of truancy on the part of an apprentice): 2Th.3:7 (on ἀ. and its cognates, see M, Th., 152 ff.; MM, s.vv.).† (AS)

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How Strong's G812 Is Translated

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

disorderly 2 Thessalonians 3:7

How Strong's G812 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 G812 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 G812 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

2 Thessalonians 3:7 KJV

For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;

Usage Excerpts

First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's G812.

2 Thessalonians 3:7 New Testament, KJV
For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G812, grouped by book.

2 Thessalonians 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G812 FAQ

What does atakteo (ἀτακτέω) mean?

Atakteo (Strong's G812) is a Greek word most simply glossed "behave self disorderly". atakteo (at-ak-teh'-o) v. 1. to be (i.e. act) irregular [from G813]

How many times is atakteo (ἀτακτέω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's G812 across 1 book.

Where can I study atakteo (ἀτακτέω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G812 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate atakteo (ἀτακτέω)?

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