Lexical Definition
ἰσότης isótēs (ee-sot'-ace) equality G:N-F
equal(-ity).
- likeness (in condition or proportion)
- by implication, equity
Usage: 4 forms in 5 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἰσότητοσ | equality | 2Cor.8.13 |
| ἰσότητα | equal | Col.4.1 |
| ἰσότησ | equality | 2Cor.8.14 |
| ισότητα | as equal | LXX.Job.36.29 |
| equaling | LXX.Zech.4.7 |
Abbott-Smith
ἰσότης, -ητος, ἡ (< ἴσος), [in LXX: Jb 36:30, Za 4:7*;]
1. equality: II Co 8:13, 14.
2. equity, fairness: τὸ δίκαιον κ. τὴν ἰ., Col 4:1 (for distinction bet. τὸ δ. and ἡ ἰ., v. ICC, in l).†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Job | 36:30 |
| Zechariah | 4:7 |
| 2 Corinthians | 8:13 · 8:14 |
| Colossians | 4:1 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἰσότης, ητος, ἡ,
(ἴσος) equality, [Refs 5th c.BC+] equality of ratios, proportion, [Refs 4th c.BC+]
__2 especially political equality or justice, personified in [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__II fair dealing, impartiality, [NT+4th c.BC+]
__III equiformity, of the earth, [Refs 4th c.BC+]; ἰσοτής is said to be Hellenistic by [Refs 2nd c.AD+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: Col.4.1