ἀρχαῖος,
-αία,
-αῖον (from
ἀρχή beginning, hence) properly,
that has been from the beginning, original, primeval, old, ancient, used of men, things, times, conditions:
Luke 9:8, 19; Acts 15:7, 21; Acts 21:16; 2 Peter 2:5; Revelation 12:9; Revelation 20:2; οἱ ἀρχαῖοι the ancients, the early Israelites: Matthew 5:21, 27 [Rec.], Matthew 5:33; τὰ ἀρχαῖα the man's previous moral condition: 2 Corinthians 5:17. (In Greek writings from Pindar and Herodotus down.)
[Synonyms ἀρχαῖος, παλαιός: in παλ. the simple idea of time dominates, while ἀρχ. ("σημαίνει καὶ τὸ ἀρχῆς ἔχεσθαι," and so) often carries with it a suggestion of nature or original character. Cf. Schmidt ch. 46; Trench § 67.]
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's
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Matthew
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5:21; 5:27; 5:33
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Luke
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9:8; 9:19
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Acts
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15:7; 15:21; 21:16
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2 Corinthians
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5:17
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2 Peter
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2:5
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Revelation
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12:9; 20:2
