Definition: The Hebrew word "agathos" means "the word or sign" in the New Testament context, which may refer to the written law, the Jewish religious texts such as the Torah, the Old Testament, and the Gospels, and the writings of the apostles. It also refers to the teachings and spiritual practices of Jesus Christ.
Here is a detailed definition:
- Agathos means "the word" or "sign" in Hebrew.
- The concept of the 'word' is used figuratively (for example: "He said it to you"), as a symbol of the divine, while the use of words literally (as in "Let it be done according to your will"). It could also metaphorically mean 'the rule or law' in the Jewish tradition.
- The word 'agathos' often refers to the written laws of God, such as the Torah or Gospels, and is used to describe the divine commands given by God. However, in a figurative sense, it can refer to any body of law, doctrine, or spiritual teachings that are considered authoritative by Jewish scholars.
The Hebrew word 'agathos' has no direct biblical source but does have analogies and parallels in other religious traditions, especially those based on the Hebrew scriptures, such as Christian theology, Islam, and Hinduism.
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