ἀξιόω
axioō
to deem worthy
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word ἀξιόω (axioō) means to deem worthy. As per its short definition, it indicates a judgment or evaluation of something or someone as deserving of praise, recognition, or honor. This word occurs 7 times in the Bible, suggesting a range of usage in contexts where worthiness is evaluated or acknowledged. Considering the word's meaning, it's reasonable to infer that its significance lies in recognizing and acknowledging the value or merit of individuals, actions, or events. However, this conclusion relies solely on the provided information, without any further context or analysis beyond what is directly stated in the lexicon data.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
7 total occurrences across the text
Therefore I didn’t even think myself worthy to come to you; but say the word, and my servant will be healed.
Acts 15:38But Paul didn’t think that it was a good idea to take with them someone who had withdrawn from them in Pamphylia, and didn’t go with them to do the work.
Acts 28:22But we desire to hear from you what you think. For, as concerning this sect, it is known to us that everywhere it is spoken against.”
2 Thessalonians 1:11To this end we also pray always for you, that our God may count you worthy of your calling, and fulfill every desire of goodness and work of faith with power,
1 Timothy 5:17Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.
Hebrews 3:3For he has been counted worthy of more glory than Moses, because he who built the house has more honor than the house.
Hebrews 10:29How much worse punishment do you think he will be judged worthy of who has trodden under foot the Son of God, and has counted the blood of the covenant with which he was sanctified an unholy thing, and has insulted the Spirit of grace?