ἀθέτησις
Cancellation (literally or figuratively)
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What does ἀθέτησις (athétēsis) mean in the Bible?
ἀθέτησις (athétēsis) is a Greek word meaning "cancellation (literally or figuratively)". ἀθέτησις, -εως, ἡ (ἀθετέω), [in LXX, usually of unfaithful, rebellious action: 1Ki. Affirms decisive putting away of sin.
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Meaning
Deliberate rejection or nullification of something previously established or binding, especially covenant obligations.
(ἀθετέω), [in LXX, usually of unfaithful, rebellious action: 1Ki.24:12 (פֶּשַׁע), Jer.12:1 (בֶּגֶד), Da TH 9:7 (מַעַל), 2Ma.14:28 * ;] a disannulling, setting aside: Heb.7:18 9:26 (for similar usage in π., see Deiss., BS, 228 f.; MM, VGT, see word).
Why This Word Matters
Affirms decisive putting away of sin. Hebrews 9:23-28
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