Definition: The English word "admitting" is a verb that means to admit or acknowledge something, usually as an acknowledgment of someone else's statements, actions, or opinions in conversation. In the Greek New Testament, it describes the act of acknowledging or admitting something without actually doing so oneself. The phrase "to admit" comes from the same root as "admit," which is how we say "to admit." It conveys a sense of recognizing, acceptance, and acknowledgment of someone else's position or truth. For example: 1. "So let us confess to God what we do not want Him to know." 2. "He who accepts this fact, shall be saved." In the New Testament context, the verb is used in various situations, including: confessing sins; admitting a gift given by someone else; acknowledging one's own understanding or belief; and admitting truthfully when confronted with it. The word is often translated into Greek as "dikaiotes" in the NT. The adjective "admitting" can mean two things: - Acceptance of something: to admit someone else's position, view, opinion, etc. - Acknowledgment or acknowledgment of something: admitting truthfully or admitting something with words The word "admitting" is a Greek root that has roots from the Hebrew and Latin languages, and it is derived from the verb "adika", meaning to receive, to accept. Thus, if you need clarification on the exact usage in relation to specific passages in the New Testament, I would be happy to provide more detailed information!

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