Definition
ἄθεσμος, -ον
(θεσμός, law, custom), [in LXX: 3Ma.5.12; 6:26 * ;]
lawless, esp. of those who violate the law of nature and conscience (cf. MM, VGT, see word): 2 Peter 2:7; 3:17.
Synonyms: ἀθέμιτος, ἄνομος, κακός, πονηρός, φαῦλος (see Tr., Syn., §lxxiv; DCG, ii, 821b).
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- 2 Peter 2:7ἀθέσμων · lawless…and if He rescued Lot, a righteous man distressed by the depraved conduct of the lawless
- 2 Peter 3:17ἀθέσμων · lawlessTherefore, beloved, since you already know these things, be on your guard so that you will not be carried away by the error of the lawless and fall from your secure standing.