ὁμολογουμένως
homologouménōs
G3672 adverb
SILEX Entry
Definition
In an acknowledged, admitted, or universally accepted manner; used to introduce a statement that is recognized as true by general agreement or without dispute. Functions as an adverb marking something as being common ground, openly agreed upon, or plainly confessed.
Semantic Range
confessedly, admittedly, as is generally recognized, without question, by common consent, universally agreed, as is openly acknowledged
Root / Etymology
From the present passive participle of ὁμολογέω (to agree, confess, acknowledge), with the adverbial ending -ως. Thus, it literally means 'in a confessed/acknowledged way.'
Historical & Contextual Notes
ὁμολογουμένως is a rare adverb, found in philosophical and rhetorical Greek before appearing in the New Testament. In classical and Hellenistic literature, it introduces statements regarded as self-evident or universally accepted, similar to 'it is universally admitted' or 'without dispute.' In the only New Testament occurrence (1 Timothy 3:16), it conveys public acknowledgment and consensus on a doctrinal statement, translating the rhetorical sense from previous Greek usage. Standard English renderings like 'without controversy' or 'undeniably' reflect its function but may miss the nuance of implicit communal agreement or open acknowledgment. Related to, but more specific than, general adverbs for 'truly' or 'certainly.' Occurs in philosophical works, notably in Stoic and later rhetorical texts, for marking propositions as axiomatic or widely accepted.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
adverb of present passive participle of ὁμολογέω; confessedly:--without controversy.
Root Family
ὁμολογουμένως (homologoumenōs) — agree, confess, acknowledge
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G3672-01 |
ὁμολογουμένως | omologoumenos | ADV |
by common confession | admittedly | admittedly | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G3672-01 |
1 Timothy 3:16 | ὁμολογουμένως | omologoumenos | ADV |
by common confession | admittedly | admittedly |