ἀνεύθετος
aneúthetos
G428 predicate adjective
SILEX Entry
Definition
Not suitable, not fitting, not convenient. Denotes that something is not arranged or placed in an appropriate or serviceable manner, or fails to meet the requirements of circumstance or function. The term indicates the negative of suitability or aptness, especially with regard to physical arrangement or practical convenience.
Semantic Range
not fitting, not suitable, not convenient, not well-placed, unserviceable, inappropriate (for a purpose), not adapted to circumstance
Root / Etymology
From the negative particle ἀ- (alpha privative, 'not') and εὔθετος ('well-placed, suitable'), thus meaning 'not well-placed/suitable.'
Historical & Contextual Notes
The adjective ἀνεύθετος is rare and only sparingly attested, with usage in later Koine Greek—a notable instance is found in Luke 5:36, describing that a new patch is 'not suitable' for an old garment. The term lacks significant evidence from earlier classical Greek and appears primarily in contexts describing things physically unfit, inapt, or functionally improper. While some English translations render this word as 'not suitable,' 'not fitting,' or 'not convenient,' its nuance is closely linked to arrangement, readiness, or appropriateness for a purpose. In the New Testament context, the word typically highlights a mismatch or lack of correspondence between things rather than mere physical discomfort or inconvenience. The underlying sense of 'not serving its intended function well' is central. The term’s scope is somewhat narrower than generic terms for unusability or unsuitableness—it suggests specifically an unsuitability of placement or arrangement for a given purpose.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from Α (as a negative particle) and εὔθετος; not well set, i.e. inconvenient:--not commodious.
Root Family
ἀνεύθετος (aneuthetos) — not suitable, not fitting, not convenient, not well-placed
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G428-01 |
ἀνευθέτου | aneuthetou | ADJ.P GEN M SG |
unsuitable | of an unsuitable one | of an unsuitable one | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G428-01 |
Acts 27:12 | ἀνευθέτου | aneuthetou | ADJ.P GEN M SG |
unsuitable | of an unsuitable one | of an unsuitable one |