Lexical Definition
ἀμάραντος amárantos (am-ar'-an-tos) unfading G:A
from Α (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of μαραίνω
that fadeth not away.
- unfading, i.e. (by implication) perpetual
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἀμάραντον | unfading | 1Pet.1.4 |
Abbott-Smith
**† ἀμάραντος, -ον (< μαραίνομαι), [in LXX: Wi 6:12 (σοφία)*;]
unfading (whence ὁ ἀ., the amaranth, an unfading flower): I Pe 1:4 (cf. MM, VGT, s.v.).†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Peter | 1:4 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἀμάραντος [ᾰμᾰ], ον,
(μαραίνω) unfading, λειμών[NT+2nd c.AD+]; πνεῦμα probably in [Refs]: neuter plural as adverb, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]
__II substantive ἀμάραντον, τό (but in Latin amarantus), never-fading flower, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]; ={ἑλίχρυσον}, [Refs 1st c.AD+]; ={κενταύρειον μικρόν}, Ps.-[Refs 1st c.AD+]; ={χρυσοκόμη}. [Refs]
LSJ Scripture Refs: 1Pet.1.4