ἀξιόωaxióō
to deem entitled or fit
Greek (New Testament) · G515
Meanings
(a) to deem worthy: with accusative et infinitive, Luke 7:7; id. et genitive of thing, 2 Thessalonians 1:11; passive with genitive of thing, 1 Timothy 5:17, Hebrews 3:3, Hebrews 10:29
(b) to think fit: with infinitive, Acts 15:38, Acts 28:22.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 7 times in the Bible.
- Luke 7:7 I am not even worthy to come and meet you. Just say the word from where you are, and my servant will be healed.
- Acts 15:38 But Paul disagreed strongly, since John Mark had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not continued with them in their work.
- Acts 28:22 But we want to hear what you believe, for the only thing we know about this movement is that it is denounced everywhere.”
- 2 Thessalonians 1:11 So we keep on praying for you, asking our God to enable you to live a life worthy of his call. May he give you the power to accomplish all the good things your faith prompts you to do.
- 1 Timothy 5:17 Elders who do their work well should be respected and paid well, especially those who work hard at both preaching and teaching.
- Hebrews 3:3 But Jesus deserves far more glory than Moses, just as a person who builds a house deserves more praise than the house itself.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.