Greek · G4312 · unreviewed

προπετής

Reckless

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προπετής G4312
Pronunciation propetḗs

What does προπετής (propetḗs) mean in the Bible?

προπετής (propetḗs) is a Greek word meaning "reckless". προπετής, -ές (προπίπτω), [in LXX: Pro.

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Meaning

reckless
Extended definition

(προπίπτω), [in LXX: Pro.10:14 (אֱוִיל) Pro.13:3 (פָּשַׂק) Sir.9:18 * ;] falling forwards, headlong. Metaphorical, precipitate, rash, reck­less: of persons, 2Ti.3:4; of things, Act.19:36.

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Plural · Masculine 2 Tim 3:4
Accusative · Singular · Neuter Acts 19:36
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