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G62 ἀγράμματος (agrámmatos)
Greek
Adjective
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Quick Definition

uneducated

Strong's Definition

unlettered, i.e. illiterate

Derivation: from G1 (Α) (as negative particle) and G1121 (γράμμα);

KJV Usage: unlearned

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

ἀγράμματος, (γράμμα), illiterate, without learning: Act_4:13 (i. e. unversed in the learning of the Jewish schools; cf. Joh_7:15 γράμματα μή μεμαθηκώς).

Mounce Concise Greek Dictionary

ἀγράμματος agrammatos 1x illiterate, unlearned, Act_4:13

Abbott-Smith Greek Lexicon

* ἀγράμματος , -ον ( < γράφω ), without learning (γράμματα ), un-lettered (in Papyri freq . in formula used by one who signs for an illiterate; MM , VGT , s.v. ): Act_4:13 (but cf. Thayer , s.v. ).†

Moulton & Milligan — Vocabulary of the Greek NT

ἀγράμματος [page 6] Ἀ . is of constant occurrence in the formula used by one person signing a deed or letter on behalf of another who cannot write ἔγραψα ὑπέρ τινος ἀγραμμάτου , e.g. BGU I. 118 ii. 17 , ib. 152 .6 (both ii/A.D.) : cf. P Oxy II. 275 .43 (A.D. 66) ( = Selections p. 58) Ζωίλος . . . ἔγραψα ὑπὲρ αὐτοῦ μὴ ἰδότος γράμματα . The great frequency of ἀγράμματος , invariably in this sense, suggests that the sneer in Act_4:13 is intended to picture the Apostles as illiterate, and not merely unversed in the learning of the Jewish schools (Grimm). For the place which dictation had in the composition of the NT writings, see Milligan NT Documents , pp. 21 ff., 241 ff.

Liddell-Scott — Intermediate Greek Lexicon

ἀγράμματος [Etym: γράμμα] "without learning" (γράμματα), "unlettered", Xen. , Anth.

STEPBible — Tyndale Abridged Greek Lexicon

ἀγραυλέω, -ῶ (ἀγραυλος, dwelling in the field; ἀγρός, αὐλή), to live in the fields: Luk.2:8.† (AS)

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