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Immovable

ἀμετακίνητοςStrong’s G0277

ametakinētos

Appears in 1 verse of the New Testament

In short

Ametakinētos is the Greek word usually translated “immovable”. It appears in 1 verse of the New Testament.

“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.”
1 Corinthians 15:58 KJV
Meaning

Usually translated “immovable”. Open the dictionary entry below for the full range of meaning, with the verses it cites.

How it's translated
  • immovable 1

Word-by-word English from the STEPBible tagged text.

Where it's used most
  • 1 Corinthians 1

1 book in all.

Related words
Explore in Scripture
    Greek dictionary

    ἀμετακίνητος ametakinētos · immovable

    ἀ-μετα-κίνητος, -ον (μετακινέω), immovable, firm: 1Co.15:58.† (AS)

    From STEPBible’s Greek lexicon (based on Abbott-Smith).

    Webster's 1828 Dictionary

    How the English word “immovable” was understood when the King James Version was still the common Bible of English readers.

    IMMOV'ABLE, adjective

    [in and movable.]

    That cannot be moved from its place; as an immovable foundation.

    1. Not to be moved from a purpose; steadfast; fixed; that cannot be induced to change or alter; as a man who remains immovable
    2. That cannot be altered or shaken; unalterable; unchangeable; as an immovable purpose or resolution.
    3. That cannot be affected or moved; not impressible; not susceptible of compassion or tender feelings; unfeeling.
    4. Fixed; not liable to be removed; permanent in place; as immovable estate.
    All definitions
    1. Not to be shaken or agitated.

    Noah Webster, An American Dictionary of the English Language (1828). Verse references are checked against the KJV. Read the full entry.

    Verses are from the King James Version. Word meanings come from the original Greek, not from any one translation.