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κατείδωλος
kateidōlos
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idolatrous

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kateidolos describes a city characterized by idols, provoking Paul's spirit in Athens.

Its sole attested use describes Athens as a city marked by idols, in the setting that provokes Paul's spirit in Acts 17:16.

Senses in use

  1. Characterized by idols · dominant

    In Acts 17:16, the accusative singular feminine form describes the city Paul observes while waiting in Athens; the APB renders the surrounding clause, "the city was full of idols," and connects this observation with his provoked spirit.

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Acts 17:16, the APB presents the city as "full of idols." This wording confirms the clause's setting rather than isolating a precise English equivalent for the adjective.

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