ἀδιαλείπτως
adialeíptōs
G89 adverb
SILEX Entry
Definition
Without interruption; continually, repeatedly, or at regular intervals without letting up. In Koine usage, especially denotes actions carried out consistently or habitually, not necessarily literally without any pause, but with sustained frequency and without significant breaks.
Semantic Range
continually, constantly, regularly, repeatedly, habitually, persistently, without (significant) interruption
Root / Etymology
Formed from the adjective ἀδιάλειπτος ('uninterrupted, continual, incessant') with the adverbial ending -ως. The adjective ἀδιάλειπτος derives from the prefix ἀ- (privative, 'not') + δια- ('through, completely') + λείπω ('to leave, to fail').
Historical & Contextual Notes
ἀδιαλείπτως occurs in Hellenistic and Koine Greek to describe persistent or recurring activity, often in positive religious or ethical contexts. In the New Testament (e.g., 1 Thessalonians 5:17), it is typically used of prayer or thanksgiving, signifying persistent habits rather than literal nonstop action. In classical Greek, the adjective ἀδιάλειπτος had already been used to indicate something that does not cease or is not interrupted, a nuance reflected in the adverb. Standard English translations such as 'without ceasing' or 'continually' communicate the general meaning but may give a stronger sense of absolute continuity than the term actually implies in ancient contexts. The word was not limited to religious language but could be used for any action done consistently; in the LXX and other Koine sources, the sense is sustained, regular repetition, not uninterrupted duration in a strict sense.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
adverb from ἀδιάλειπτος; uninterruptedly, i.e. without omission (on an appropriate occasion):--without ceasing.
Root Family
ἀδιαλείπτως (adialeiptōs) — without ceasing, uninterruptedly, continually, persistently
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G89-01 |
ἀδιαλείπτως | adialeiptos | ADV |
constantly | without interruption | without interruption | 4 |
Occurrences in Scripture
4 occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G89-01 |
Romans 1:9 | ἀδιαλείπτως | adialeiptos | ADV |
unceasingly | without interruption | without interruption |
G89-01 |
1 Thessalonians 1:2 | ἀδιαλείπτως | adialeiptos | ADV |
constantly | without interruption | without interruption |
G89-01 |
1 Thessalonians 2:13 | ἀδιαλείπτως | adialeiptos | ADV |
without-ceasing | without interruption | without ceasing |
G89-01 |
1 Thessalonians 5:17 | ἀδιαλείπτως | adialeiptos | ADV |
without ceasing | without interruption | without interruption |