◄ 551. apeirastos ►
Lexicon apeirastos: Untempted, untried, not subject to temptation Original Word: ἀπείραστος Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: apeirastos Pronunciation: ah-PAY-rah-stos Phonetic Spelling: (ap-i'-ras-tos) Definition: Untempted, untried, not subject to temptation Meaning: untried, inexperienced, untempted, incapable of being tempted. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance not to be tempted. From a (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of peirao; untried, i.e. Not temptable -- not to be tempted. see GREEK a see GREEK peirao HELPS Word-studies 551 apeírastos (from 1 /A "not" and 3985 /peirázō, "susceptible to enticement, allurement") – properly, unable to be tempted, lacking the very capacity to be enticed by evil or influenced by sin. 551/apeirastos ("untemptable"), only occurring in Js 1:13, refers to God's nature as incapable of being tempted, i.e. He can not be wooed (enticed) by sin. [551 (apeírastos) is also used in ancient secular Greek meaning "incapable of being tempted" (L-S). Theologians connect this to the "impassability of God."] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from alpha (as a neg. prefix) and peirazó Definition untried, untempted NASB Translation cannot be tempted (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 551: ἀπείραστος ἀπείραστος, ἀπειραστον (πειράζω), as well untempted as untemptable: ἀπείραστος κακῶν that cannot be tempted by evil, not liable to temptation to sin, James 1:13; cf. the full remarks on this passage in Winers Grammar, § 30, 4 (cf. § 16, 3 a.; Buttmann, 170 (148)). (Josephus, b. j. 5, 9, 3; 7, 8, 1, and ecclesiastical writings. The Greeks said ἀπείρατος, from πειράω.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek prefix ἀ- (a-), meaning "not" or "without," and the verb πειράζω (peirazō), meaning "to test" or "to tempt." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀπείραστος, the concept of God's untemptability and moral perfection is reflected in various Hebrew terms that describe God's holiness and righteousness, such as קָדוֹשׁ (qadosh, Strong's H6918) meaning "holy," and צַדִּיק (tsaddiq, Strong's H6662) meaning "righteous." These terms collectively convey the idea of God's unassailable purity and ethical perfection. Usage: The term ἀπείραστος is used in the New Testament to describe a state of being that is not subject to temptation. It is specifically applied to God, indicating His nature as being beyond the reach of temptation. Context: The Greek term ἀπείραστος appears in the New Testament in James 1:13, where it is used to describe the divine nature of God in relation to temptation. The verse states, "When tempted, no one should say, 'God is tempting me.' For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone" (BSB). This passage underscores the theological understanding that God, in His holiness and perfection, is beyond the influence of evil and cannot be enticed into sin. The use of ἀπείραστος emphasizes the absolute purity and moral integrity of God, distinguishing Him from humanity, which is susceptible to temptation. This concept is foundational in understanding the character of God as wholly good and righteous, incapable of being swayed by evil desires or actions. Theologically, this attribute of God assures believers of His steadfastness and reliability. Since God cannot be tempted, He remains a constant source of goodness and truth, providing a firm foundation for faith and trust. The term also serves as a reminder to believers of the distinction between divine and human nature, encouraging them to rely on God's strength and guidance in overcoming their own temptations. Forms and Transliterations απειραστος απείραστός ἀπείραστός apeirastos apeírastós Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance James 1:13 Adj-NMS GRK: γὰρ θεὸς ἀπείραστός ἐστιν κακῶν NAS: for God cannot be tempted by evil, KJV: God cannot be tempted with evil, INT: indeed God not to be tempted is by evils Strong's Greek 551 1 Occurrence ἀπείραστός — 1 Occ.