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agathos G18

ἀγαθός (agathos) means “good” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.

ἀγαθός Greek · G18 101 tagged occurrences in 90 verses

Pronunciation guide: ag-ath-os' Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.

Lexicon entries

TBESG · G0018

ἀγαθός · agathos · good

ἀγαθός, -ή, -όν, [in LXX chiefly for טוֹב ;] in general, good, in physical and in moral sense, used of persons, things, acts, conditions, etc., applied to that which is regarded as "perfect in its kind, so as to produce pleasure and satisfaction, . . . that which, in itself good, is also at once for the good and the advantage of him who comes in contact with it" (Cremer, 3): γῆ, Luk.8:8; δένδρον, Mat.7:18; καρδία, Luk.8:15; δόσις, Jas.1:17; μέρις, Luk.10:42; ἔργον (frequently in Pl.), Php.1:6; ἐλπίς, 2Th.2:16; θησαυρός, Mat.12:35; μνεία, 1Th.3:6 (cf. 2Ma.7:20); as subst., τὸ ἀ, that which is morally good, beneficial, acceptable to God, Rom.12:2; ἐργάζεσθαι τὸ ἀ, Rom.2:10, Eph.4:28; πράσσειν, Rom.9:11, 2Co.5:10; διώκειν, 1Th.5:15; μιμεῖσθαι, III Jo 11; κολλᾶσθαι τῷ ἀ, Rom.12:9; ερωτᾶν περὶ τοῦ ἀ., Mat.19:17; διάκονος εἰς τὸ ἀ., Rom.13:4; τὸ ἀ. σου, thy favour, benefit, Phm 14; pl., τὰ ἀ., of goods, possessions, Luk.12:18; of spiritual benefits, Rom.10:15, Heb.9:11, 10:1. ἀ is opposite to πονηρός, Mat.5:45, 20:5; κακός, Rom.7:19; φαῦλος, Rom.9:11, 2Co.5:10 (cf. MM, VGT, see word). SYN.: καλός, δίκαιος. κ. properly refers to goodliness as manifested in form: ἀ. to inner excellence (cf. the cl. καλὸς κἀγαθός and ἐν καρδία κ. καὶ ἀ., Luk.8:15). In Rom.5:7, where it is contrasted with δ., ἀ. implies a kindliness and attractiveness not necessarily possessed by the δίκαιος, who merely measures up to a high standard of rectitude (cf. ἀγαθωσύνη). (AS)

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Dodson Greek Lexicon

intrinsically good, good in nature, good whether it be seen to be so or not, the widest and most colorless of all words with this meaning.

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How translators render G18

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BSB rendering counts
Rendering Count
good 64
good things 6
a good 5
a clear 3
good thing 3
the good 3
a good man 2
anything good 2
generous 1
goodness 1
goods 1
helpful 1
is good 1
kind 1
of kindness 1
right 1
the fond 1
to good 1
vvv 1
with good things 1
KJV rendering counts
Rendering Count
good 59
a good 7
that which is good 6
good things 5
good thing 3
of good things 3
a good man 2
goods 2
the good 2
an honest 1
benefit 1
in well 1
of a good 1
of good 1
of that which is good 1
of the good 1
on the good 1
thou good 1
to that which is good 1
to the good 1
with good things 1

Verses containing G18

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  1. Matthew 5:45 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.

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  2. Matthew 7:11 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    So if you who are evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!

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  3. Matthew 7:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit.

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  4. Matthew 7:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit.

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  5. Matthew 12:34 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.

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  6. Matthew 12:35 · BSB · 3 occurrences

    The good man brings good things out of his good store of treasure, and the evil man brings evil things out of his evil store of treasure.

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  7. Matthew 19:16 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Just then a man came up to Jesus and inquired, “Teacher, what good thing must I do to obtain eternal life?”

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  8. Matthew 19:17 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    “Why do you ask Me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, keep the commandments.”

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  9. Matthew 20:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Do I not have the right to do as I please with what is mine? Or are you envious because I am generous?’

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  10. Matthew 22:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So the servants went out into the streets and gathered everyone they could find, both evil and good, and the wedding hall was filled with guests.

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  11. Matthew 25:21 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’

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  12. Matthew 25:23 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’

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  13. Mark 10:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    As Jesus started on His way, a man ran up and knelt before Him. “Good Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”

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  14. Mark 10:18 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    “Why do you call Me good?” Jesus replied. “No one is good except God alone.

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  15. Luke 1:53 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    He has filled the hungry with good things, but has sent the rich away empty.

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  16. Luke 6:45 · BSB · 3 occurrences

    The good man brings good things out of the good treasure of his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil treasure of his heart. For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.

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  17. Luke 8:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Still other seed fell on good soil, where it sprang up and produced a crop—a hundredfold.” As Jesus said this, He called out, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”

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  18. Luke 8:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But the seeds on good soil are those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, cling to it, and by persevering produce a crop.

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  19. Luke 10:42 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, and it will not be taken away from her.”

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  20. Luke 11:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So if you who are evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!”

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  21. Luke 12:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Then he said, ‘This is what I will do: I will tear down my barns and will build bigger ones, and there I will store up all my grain and my goods.

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  22. Luke 12:19 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Then I will say to myself, “You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take it easy. Eat, drink, and be merry!”’

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  23. Luke 16:25 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But Abraham answered, ‘Child, remember that during your lifetime you received your good things, while Lazarus received bad things. But now he is comforted here, while you are in agony.

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  24. Luke 18:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Then a certain ruler asked Him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”

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  25. Luke 18:19 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    “Why do you call Me good?” Jesus replied. “No one is good except God alone.

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  26. Luke 19:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    His master replied, ‘Well done, good servant! Because you have been faithful in a very small matter, you shall have authority over ten cities.’

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  27. Luke 23:50 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Now there was a Council member named Joseph, a good and righteous man,

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  28. John 1:46 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    “Can anything good come from Nazareth?” Nathanael asked. “Come and see,” said Philip.

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  29. John 5:29 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    and come out—those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment.

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  30. John 7:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Many in the crowds were whispering about Him. Some said, “He is a good man.” But others replied, “No, He deceives the people.”

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  31. Acts 9:36 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity.

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  32. Acts 11:24 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Barnabas was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord.

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  33. Acts 23:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Paul looked directly at the Sanhedrin and said, “Brothers, I have conducted myself before God in all good conscience to this day.”

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  34. Romans 2:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.

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  35. Romans 2:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    but glory, honor, and peace for everyone who does good, first for the Jew, then for the Greek.

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  36. Romans 3:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Why not say, as some slanderously claim that we say, “Let us do evil that good may result”? Their condemnation is deserved!

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  37. Romans 5:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die.

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  38. Romans 7:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous, and good.

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  39. Romans 7:13 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Did that which is good, then, become death to me? Certainly not! But in order that sin might be exposed as sin, it produced death in me through what was good, so that through the commandment sin might become utterly sinful.

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  40. Romans 7:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my flesh; for I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out.

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  41. Romans 7:19 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For I do not do the good I want to do. Instead, I keep on doing the evil I do not want to do.

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  42. Romans 8:28 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

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  43. Romans 9:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Yet before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad, in order that God’s plan of election might stand,

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  44. Romans 10:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”

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  45. Romans 12:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.

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  46. Romans 12:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good.

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  47. Romans 12:21 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

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  48. Romans 13:3 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Then do what is right, and you will have his approval.

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  49. Romans 13:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not carry the sword in vain. He is God’s servant, an agent of retribution to the wrongdoer.

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  50. Romans 14:16 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Do not allow what you consider good, then, to be spoken of as evil.

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