Strong's G459 · Greek
ἄνομος
ánomos
Definition
lawless, i.e. (negatively) not subject to (the Jewish) law; (by implication, a Gentile), or (positively) wicked
KJV: without law, lawless, transgressor, unlawful, wicked
Root / derivation: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and G3551 (νόμος);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἄνομος across 7 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
7 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Mark1 verse
1 Corinthians1 verse
2 Thessalonians1 verse
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G459 (ánomos) mean?
lawless, i.e. (negatively) not subject to (the Jewish) law; (by implication, a Gentile), or (positively) wicked
How many times does G459 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G459 (ἄνομος) appears in 7 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “law.”
How is ánomos translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G459 is rendered as “law” (4×), “transgressors” (2×), “Wicked” (2×), “lawless” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word ἄνομος come from?
from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and G3551 (νόμος);