ἀμετάθετος
Unchangeable, or (neuter as abstract) unchangeability
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What does ἀμετάθετος (ametáthetos) mean in the Bible?
ἀμετάθετος (ametáthetos) is a Greek word meaning "unchangeable, or (neuter as abstract) unchangeability". ἀ-μετάθετος, -ον (μετατίθημι), [in LXX: 3Ma. Describes the fixed nature of God's promise. This term runs through the canonical themes of Covenant.
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Meaning
Describes divine immutability or unchangeability; God's oath and counsel remain permanently fixed and reliable.
(μετατίθημι), [in LXX: 3Ma.5:1 3Mac 5:12 * ;] immutable: Heb.6:18; as subat., τὸ ἀ., immutability, Heb.6:17 (see MM, VGT, see word).
Why This Word Matters
Describes the fixed nature of God's promise. Hebrews 6:13-20
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Canonical Themes
Biblical Occurrences
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