ἀγαθωσύνη

agathōsunēgoodnessHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine4 occurrences4 books4 verses

Definition

ἀγαθωσύνη (on the termination, see: ἁγιότης, and cf . WH, App., 152; MM, VGT, see word), -ης, ἡ

(ἀγαθός), [in LXX for טוֹבָה, טוֹב, טוּב, only in Heb. bks. ;]

goodness (representing "the kindlier, as δικαιοσύνη, the sterner element in the ideal character," AE, Eph., 5:9; on its relation to χρηστότης, see Tr., Syn., §lxiii): Romans 15:14, Galatians 5:22, 2 Thessalonians 1:11.

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

4 total
  1. Romans 15:14ἀγαθωσύνης · of goodness
    I myself am convinced, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, brimming with knowledge, and able to instruct one another.
  2. Galatians 5:22ἀγαθωσύνη · goodness
    But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
  3. Ephesians 5:9ἀγαθωσύνῃ · goodness
    …for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth.
  4. 2 Thessalonians 1:11ἀγαθωσύνης · good
    To this end, we always pray for you, that our God will count you worthy of His calling, and that He will powerfully fulfill your every good desire and work of faith,