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Disorderly

ἄτακτοςStrong’s G0813

ataktos

Appears in 1 verse of the New Testament

In short

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

“Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.”
1 Thessalonians 5:14 KJV
Meaning

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

How it's translated
  • unruly 1

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

Where it's used most
  • 1 Thessalonians 1

1 book in all.

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    Greek dictionary

    ἄτακτος ataktos · disorderly

    ἀ-τακτος, -ον (τάσσω), [in LXX: 3Ma.1:19 * ;] out of order, out of place (Lat. inordinatus), frequently of soldiers not keeping the ranks, or an army in disarray (cf. 3Ma.1:19); hence, metaphorically, irregular, disorderly (see previous word): 1Th.5:14.† (AS)

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

    Webster's 1828 Dictionary

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

    DISORDERLY, adjective

    Confused; immethodical; irregular; being without proper order or disposition; as, the books and papers are in a disorderly state.

    1. Tumultuous; irregular; as the disorderly motions of the spirits.
    2. Lawless; contrary to law; violating or disposed to violate law and good order; as disorderly people; disorderly assemblies.
    3. Inclined to break loose from restraint; unruly; as disorderly cattle.
    All definitions and other forms of “disorderly”

      DISORDERLY, adverb

      1. Without order, rule or method; irregularly; confusedly; in a disorderly manner.
      2. In a manner violating law and good order; in a manner contrary to rules or established institutions.“Withdraw from every brother that walketh disorderly” 2 Thessalonians 3:6

      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.