Definition
ἰσότης, -ητος, ἡ
(ἴσος), [in LXX: Job 36:30, Zechariah 4:7 * ;]
1. equality: 2 Corinthians 8:13-14.
2. equity, fairness: τὸ δίκαιον κ. τὴν ἰ., Colossians 4:1 (for distinction bet. τὸ δ. and ἡ ἰ, see ICC, in l).
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἰσότης:
- תְּשֻׁאָהte.shu.ah“shout”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- 2 Corinthians 8:13ἰσότητος · equalityIt is not our intention that others may be relieved while you are burdened, but that there may be equality.
- 2 Corinthians 8:14ἰσότης · equalityAt the present time, your surplus will meet their need, so that in turn their surplus will meet your need. This way there will be equality.
- Colossians 4:1ἰσότητα · fairMasters, supply your slaves with what is right and fair, since you know that you also have a Master in heaven.