ἀνομία
anomia (G0458)
lawlessness
AI Word Study
The Greek word anomia (Strong's number: G0458) refers to a state of lawlessness, characterized by a deliberate disregard for God's revealed instruction and order. It is not simply a lack of knowledge or ignorance of the law, but a contemptuous defiance of it. This concept is rooted in the Torah (nomos), highlighting the importance of obedience to God's instructions. Anomia is distinct from other words that convey ideas of sin or deviation. Unlike hamartia (missing the mark), which includes weakness and misdirection, anomia carries a sense of active defiance. Similarly, paraptoma (a false step or deviation) is a broader term that doesn't convey the same level of intentional disregard. Anomia is about living as if God's instruction does not apply. The significance of anomia lies in its connection to the fundamental relationship between God and humanity. It suggests a rupture in the ordering principle that governs human life, and a rejection of the moral framework established by God. As seen in key passages such as Matthew, Thessalonians, and 1 John, anomia is associated with a lack of love, a growing coldness, and a manifestation of the mystery of sin. With 16 occurrences in the Bible, anomia is a recurring concept that highlights the importance of living in submission to God's instruction.
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Then I will tell them, ‘I never knew you. Depart from me, you who work iniquity.’
The Son of Man will send out his angels, and they will gather out of his Kingdom all things that cause stumbling, and those who do iniquity,
Even so you also outwardly appear righteous to men, but inwardly you are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.
Because iniquity will be multiplied, the love of many will grow cold.
“Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, whose sins are covered.
I speak in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh, for as you presented your members as servants to uncleanness and to wickedness upon wickedness, even so now present your members as servants to righteousness for sanctification.
Don’t be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship do righteousness and iniquity have? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness?
Let no one deceive you in any way. For it will not be, unless the rebellion comes first, and the man of sin is revealed, the son of destruction,
For the mystery of lawlessness already works. Only there is one who restrains now, until he is taken out of the way.
who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify for himself a people for his own possession, zealous for good works.
You have loved righteousness and hated iniquity; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness above your fellows.”
For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness. I will remember their sins and lawless deeds no more.”
Everyone who sins also commits lawlessness. Sin is lawlessness.