The concept of ἄθεος highlights the importance of a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. In Ephesians 2:12, Paul contrasts the state of being ἄθεος with the new life believers have in Christ, emphasizing that those who are in Christ have been brought near to God and have hope in Him.
It was less common than ἄλλοθεν , but functionally equivalent. strongs 237
(transliterated: allachothen ) is an adverb meaning “from another place” or “from elsewhere.” The concept of ἄθεος highlights the importance of
| Attribute | Details | | ------------------ | ------------------------------------ | | Strong’s # | 237 | | Greek | ἀλλαχόθεν | | Transliteration | allachothen | | Meaning | from another place, from elsewhere | | Part of Speech | Adverb | | NT Occurrences | 1 (John 10:1) | | Key Theological Use | Illegitimate access to the sheepfold | (transliterated: allachothen ) is an adverb meaning “from