Strong’s G111 · Greek
ἀθέμιτος
athémitos
Definition
from the base of G5087 (τίθημι)); illegal; by implication, flagitious
Etymology
from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and a derivative of (statute;
Where the KJV renders it
- abominable
- unlawful thing
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