Definition
μῦθος, -ου, ὁ
[in LXX: Wis.17.4 A, Sir.20.19 * ;]
1. speech, conversation.
2. (a) a story, narrative (Hom.);
(b) later, opposite to λόγος (a true narrative) = Lat. fabula, a myth, fable, fiction: 1 Timothy 1:4; 4:7, 2 Timothy 4:4, Titus 1:14, 2 Peter 1:16.
Synonyms:. λόγος, q.v
Usage patterns
Occurrences
5 total
- 1 Timothy 1:4μύθοις · to myths…or devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculation rather than the stewardship of God’s work, which is by faith.
- 1 Timothy 4:7μύθους · mythsBut reject irreverent, silly myths. Instead, train yourself for godliness.
- 2 Timothy 4:4μύθους · mythsSo they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.
- Titus 1:14μύθοις · myths…and will pay no attention to Jewish myths or to the commands of men who have rejected the truth.
- 2 Peter 1:16μύθοις · fablesFor we did not follow cleverly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty.