ἀδηλότης
adēlotēs
G0083
G:N-F
Greek
uncertainty
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Adelotes describes the uncertainty attached to riches on which the rich are warned not to set their hope.
Its sole attested use identifies the uncertain quality of riches, contrasting hope placed in wealth with hope placed in God in 1 Timothy 6:17.
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Uncertain quality of riches · dominant
The dative singular feminine form occurs in the warning against setting hope on riches; in 1 Timothy 6:17 the APB renders the clause "to set their hope on uncertain riches," before contrasting God as the provider.
In the Anselm Project Bible: In 1 Timothy 6:17, the APB presents the clause as "to set their hope on uncertain riches." This wording confirms the clause's overall contrast rather than isolating a precise English equivalent.