Lexical Definition
ἀκλινής aklinḗs (ak-lee-nace') unwavering G:A
from Α (as a negative particle) and κλίνω
without wavering.
- not leaning, i.e. (figuratively) firm
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἀκλινῆ | firmly | Heb.10.23 |
Abbott-Smith
** ἀκλινής, -ές (< κλίνω), [in LXX: IV Mac 6:7 17:3*;]
unbending, firm: metaph. (MM, VGT, s.v.). He 10:23.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Hebrews | 10:23 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἀκλινής, ές,
lending to neither side, unswerving, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; impartial, ἀκοαί[Refs 4th c.BC+]; regular, ἀκλινέων καλάμων[Refs 1st c.BC+], etc.: in Mathematics texts, without inclination, of a perpendicular, [Refs 5th c.AD+]; horizontal, of a plane, [Refs 2nd c.BC+], fixed, of notes in scale, [Refs 3rd c.AD+]: in Medicine texts, persistent, πυρετοί[Refs 3rd c.BC+]. adverb -νῶς[Refs 1st c.AD+]; Ionic dialect -νέως[Refs 3rd c.BC+]
__2 metaphorically, steadfast, steady, φιλία[NT+1st c.BC+]; unmoved, tranquil, [Refs 4th c.AD+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: Heb.10.23