ἀνεπίληπτος
anepilēptosirreproachableHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentAdjective3 occurrences1 book3 verses
Definition
ἀν-επί-λημπτος (Rec. -λμπτος; Bl., § 6, 8), -ον
(ἀ- ἐπιλαμβάνω)
without reproach: 1 Timothy 3:2; 5:7; 6:14.
Synonyms: ἀμεμπτος, ἀνέγκλητος. It is stronger than these, for it implies not only that the man is of good report, but that he is deservedly so (cf. MM, VGT, see word).
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- 1 Timothy 3:2ἀνεπίλημπτον · above reproachAn overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,
- 1 Timothy 5:7ἀνεπίλημπτοι · above reproachGive these instructions to the believers, so that they will be above reproach.
- 1 Timothy 6:14ἀνεπίλημπτον · [or] reproachKeep this commandment without stain or reproach until the appearance of our Lord Jesus Christ,