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ἀγανάκτησις

aganáktēsis

G24 noun

SILEX Entry

Root ἀγανακτ- to be indignant, to be greatly displeased, to be vexed

Definition

A state of being deeply vexed, displeased, or incensed; refers to intense irritation, especially a sense of righteous or moral outrage over a perceived offense or injustice. The term denotes not merely anger but a felt reaction to something considered improper, unfair, or provoking.

Semantic Range

indignation, deep displeasure, moral outrage, anger at perceived injustice, strong vexation or annoyance

Root / Etymology

From the verb ἀγανακτέω (to be indignant, vexed, greatly displeased), which itself is thought to be compounded from ἄγαν ('very much, excessively') and the stem ἀχθέω ('to be burdened, to be vexed'); thus, literally 'to be burdened or grieved greatly.'

Historical & Contextual Notes

In classical and Koine Greek literature, ἀγανάκτησις is used for an inner reaction of feeling wronged or offended, most often, but not exclusively, in moral contexts. It appears sparsely in extant sources, including the Septuagint and occasionally in Hellenistic writers, describing a strong feeling of indignation or resentment aroused by an act judged to be unjust or offensive. In the Septuagint, it often translates Hebrew words for anger or vexation, especially in the context of divine or human responses to wrongdoing. In the New Testament and contemporary Koine, its use is rare, but retains the connotation of intense displeasure at something perceived as out of order. English Bible translations frequently render it simply as 'indignation' or 'anger,' which may not capture the propriety or perceived legitimacy of the anger in context. Related terms include ὀργή (generally, 'wrath' or 'anger') but ἀγανάκτησις emphasizes a specific reaction against what is seen as an offense.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from ἀγανακτέω; indignation:--indignation.

Root Family

ἀγανάκτησις (aganaktēsis) — indignation, deep displeasure, moral outrage, strong vexation

Word Forms

1 distinct form

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 Occurrences
G24-01 ἀγανάκτησιν aganaktesin N ACC F SG deep indignation 1

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1
G24-01 2 Corinthians 7:11 ἀγανάκτησιν aganaktesin N ACC F SG deep indignation
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