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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

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Occurrences

3 total
  1. 1 Timothy 3:2ἀνεπίλημπτον · above reproach
    An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,
  2. 1 Timothy 5:7ἀνεπίλημπτοι · above reproach
    Give these instructions to the believers, so that they will be above reproach.
  3. 1 Timothy 6:14ἀνεπίλημπτον · [or] reproach
    Keep this commandment without stain or reproach until the appearance of our Lord Jesus Christ,