Lexical Definition
ἄτακτος átaktos (at'-ak-tos) disorderly G:A
from Α (as a negative particle) and a derivative of τάσσω
unruly.
- unarranged, i.e. (by implication) insubordinate (religiously)
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἀτάκτουσ | unruly | 1Thess.5.14 |
Abbott-Smith
** ἄ-τακτος, -ον (< τάσσω), [in LXX: III Mac 1:19*;]
out of order, out of place (Lat. inordinatus), freq. of soldiers not keeping the ranks, or an army in disarray (cf. III Mac 1:19); hence, metaph., irregular, disorderly (v. previous word): I Th 5:14.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Thessalonians | 5:14 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἄτακτος-ος, ον,
not in battle-order, of troops, [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__2 not at one's post, [Refs 4th c.BC+]
__II undisciplined, disorderly, θόρυβος[Refs 5th c.BC+]; irregular, πυρετός[Refs 5th c.BC+]casual, [Refs]; of sensual excess, irregular, inordinate, ἡδοναί, Ἀφροδίτη, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; in Music, without rhythm, μελῳδίαι[Refs 3rd c.AD+]; in Medicine texts, irregular, σφυγμός[Refs 2nd c.AD+]
__II.2 uncivilized, lawless, βίος[Refs 5th c.BC+]
__II.3 in Mathematics texts, ἄτακτοςα προβλήματα indeterminate, not admitting of a definite solution, [Refs 5th c.AD+]
__B adverb -τως in an irregular, disorderly manner, of troops, ἀ. καὶ οὐδενὶ κόσμῳ προσπίπτοντες[Refs 5th c.BC+]
__B.2 irregularly, of fevers, [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__B.3 comparative ἀτακτοτέρως somewhat negligently, [Refs 4th c.BC+]