G4767
στυγνητός
hated, i.e. odious
Transliteration
stygnētósPronunciation
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hated, i.e. odious
στυγνητός(stygnētós)
Strong’s Definition
hated, i.e. odious
from a derivative of an obsolete apparently primary (to hate);
“For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.”
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Strong's G4767: Hateful, detestable, or worthy of being hated. From στυγέω (to hate, abhor). Used in Paul's letter to Titus to describe the former state of believers before their transformation in the Messiah, emphasizing the contrast between pre-conversion sinfulness and new life in the Messiah.
U- Unveiling the Word
Στυγητός expresses deep moral revulsion and represents what is truly detestable or worthy of being hated. In Titus, Paul uses it to describe the former condition of believers, emphasizing the radical transformation brought by God's grace. Early church fathers saw in this term a powerful description of sin's true nature and the complete change effected by salvation. Today, στυγητός reminds us of both the seriousness of sin and the transformative power of God's grace.
N - Necessary Information
Etymology:
The combination means "worthy of being hated"
D - Defining Meanings
For compound words: Not applicable as στυγητός is a simple adjective with suffix.
Translation Options:
E - Exploring Similar Words
R - Reviewing the Word's Morphology
As an adjective, στυγητός exhibits these features:
Examples of morphological changes:
S - Studying Lexicon Insights
BDAG emphasizes its strong moral disapproval. Thayer's notes its connection to divine hatred of sin. LSJ documents its use in moral contexts. Vine's highlights its single NT occurrence. Strong's connects it to intense aversion. Moulton and Milligan show its use in strong condemnations.
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T - Tracing the Scriptures
First Appearance:
"For we also once were foolish ourselves, disobedient, deceived, enslaved to various lusts and pleasures, spending our life in malice and envy, [στυγητός] hateful, hating one another." Titus 3:3
Additional References:
This is the only occurrence in the New Testament.
A - Analyzing Classical Usage
N - Noteworthy Summary
Στυγητός powerfully illustrates the depth of transformation in the Messiah. By describing our former state as "hateful," Paul emphasizes the radical nature of God's grace that transforms those who were once detestable into beloved children. This reminds us that no one is beyond the reach of God's transforming love.
D - Did You Know?
Strong's G4767: Hateful, detestable, or worthy of being hated. From στυγέω (to hate, abhor). Used in Paul's letter to Titus to describe the former state of believers before their transformation in the Messiah, emphasizing the contrast between pre-conversion sinfulness and new life in the Messiah.
Part of speech: Adjective
Tags: hatred, transformation, sin, grace, conversion, moral-corruption, divine-transformation, paul-teaching, salvation, greek-adjective