ἄξιος
axios
worthy
Lexicon Entry
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What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word ἄξιος (axios) is defined as "worthy." It is used 41 times in the Bible, indicating its importance in various contexts. In its most basic sense, ἄξιος refers to something or someone having value, merit, or deservingness. The word ἄξιος is used in a range of situations, from describing the worthiness of a person's actions or character to evaluating the value of a gift or a sacrifice. For example, in the context of worship, someone who is ἄξιος is considered worthy to receive a gift or an honor. In other cases, the word is used to describe someone who is worthy of punishment or reward. The significance of ἄξιος lies in its emphasis on merit and deservingness. It highlights the idea that people and things have value and worth based on their actions, character, or circumstances. This concept is essential in understanding the biblical notion of justice, where individuals are held accountable for their actions and receive consequences accordingly.
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Occurrences in Scripture
41 total occurrences across the text
Therefore produce fruit worthy of repentance!
Matthew 10:10Take no bag for your journey, neither two coats, nor sandals, nor staff: for the laborer is worthy of his food.
Matthew 10:11Into whatever city or village you enter, find out who in it is worthy; and stay there until you go on.
Matthew 10:13If the household is worthy, let your peace come on it, but if it isn’t worthy, let your peace return to you.
Matthew 10:13If the household is worthy, let your peace come on it, but if it isn’t worthy, let your peace return to you.
Matthew 10:37He who loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and he who loves son or daughter more than me isn’t worthy of me.
Matthew 10:37He who loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and he who loves son or daughter more than me isn’t worthy of me.
Matthew 10:38He who doesn’t take his cross and follow after me, isn’t worthy of me.
Matthew 22:8“Then he said to his servants, ‘The wedding is ready, but those who were invited weren’t worthy.
Luke 3:8Therefore produce fruits worthy of repentance, and don’t begin to say among yourselves, ‘We have Abraham for our father;’ for I tell you that God is able to raise up children to Abraham from these stones!
Luke 7:4When they came to Jesus, they begged him earnestly, saying, “He is worthy for you to do this for him,
Luke 10:7Remain in that same house, eating and drinking the things they give, for the laborer is worthy of his wages. Don’t go from house to house.
Luke 12:48but he who didn’t know, and did things worthy of stripes, will be beaten with few stripes. To whomever much is given, of him will much be required; and to whom much was entrusted, of him more will be asked.
Luke 15:19I am no more worthy to be called your son. Make me as one of your hired servants.” ’
Luke 15:21The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’
Luke 23:15Neither has Herod, for I sent you to him, and see, nothing worthy of death has been done by him.
Luke 23:41And we indeed justly, for we receive the due reward for our deeds, but this man has done nothing wrong.”
John 1:27He is the one who comes after me, who is preferred before me, whose sandal strap I’m not worthy to loosen.”
Acts 13:25As John was fulfilling his course, he said, ‘What do you suppose that I am? I am not he. But behold, one comes after me, the sandals of whose feet I am not worthy to untie.’
Acts 13:46Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly, and said, “It was necessary that God’s word should be spoken to you first. Since indeed you thrust it from yourselves, and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, behold, we turn to the Gentiles.
Acts 23:29I found him to be accused about questions of their law, but not to be charged with anything worthy of death or of imprisonment.
Acts 25:11For if I have done wrong and have committed anything worthy of death, I don’t refuse to die; but if none of those things is true that they accuse me of, no one can give me up to them. I appeal to Caesar!”
Acts 25:25But when I found that he had committed nothing worthy of death, and as he himself appealed to the emperor I determined to send him,
Acts 26:31When they had withdrawn, they spoke to one another, saying, “This man does nothing worthy of death or of bonds.”
Romans 1:32who, knowing the ordinance of God, that those who practice such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but also approve of those who practice them.
Romans 8:18For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which will be revealed toward us.
1 Corinthians 16:4If it is appropriate for me to go also, they will go with me.
1 Timothy 1:15The saying is faithful and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.
1 Timothy 4:9This saying is faithful and worthy of all acceptance.
1 Timothy 5:18For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle the ox when it treads out the grain.” And, “The laborer is worthy of his wages.”
1 Timothy 6:1Let as many as are bondservants under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, that the name of God and the doctrine not be blasphemed.
Acts 26:20but declared first to them of Damascus, at Jerusalem, and throughout all the country of Judea, and also to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, doing works worthy of repentance.
2 Thessalonians 1:3We are bound to always give thanks to God for you, brothers, even as it is appropriate, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of each and every one of you toward one another abounds,
Hebrews 11:38of whom the world was not worthy—wandering in deserts, mountains, caves, and the holes of the earth.
Revelation 3:4Nevertheless you have a few names in Sardis that didn’t defile their garments. They will walk with me in white, for they are worthy.
Revelation 4:11“Worthy are you, our Lord and God, the Holy One, to receive the glory, the honor, and the power, for you created all things, and because of your desire they existed, and were created!”
Revelation 5:2I saw a mighty angel proclaiming with a loud voice, “Who is worthy to open the book, and to break its seals?”
Revelation 5:4Then I wept much, because no one was found worthy to open the book or to look in it.
Revelation 5:9They sang a new song, saying, “You are worthy to take the book and to open its seals: for you were killed, and bought us for God with your blood out of every tribe, language, people, and nation,
Revelation 5:12saying with a loud voice, “Worthy is the Lamb who has been killed to receive the power, wealth, wisdom, strength, honor, glory, and blessing!”
Revelation 16:6For they poured out the blood of saints and prophets, and you have given them blood to drink. They deserve this.”