Strong's G2399 · Greek
ἰδιώτης
idiṓtēs
Definition
a private person, i.e. (by implication) an ignoramus (compare "idiot")
KJV: ignorant, rude, unlearned
Root / derivation: from G2398 (ἴδιος);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἰδιώτης across 5 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
1 Corinthians3 verses
Else when thou shalt bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupieth the room of the unlearned say Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he understandeth not what thou sayest?
1 Corinthians 14:23If therefore the whole church be come together into one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in those that are unlearned, or unbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad?
1 Corinthians 14:24But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believeth not, or one unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all:
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2399 (idiṓtēs) mean?
a private person, i.e. (by implication) an ignoramus (compare "idiot")
How many times does G2399 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2399 (ἰδιώτης) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “unlearned.”
How is idiṓtēs translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2399 is rendered as “unlearned” (3×), “ignorant” (1×), “rude” (1×).
Where does the Greek word ἰδιώτης come from?
from G2398 (ἴδιος);