Strong’s G0019

ἀγαθωσύνη

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

agathosune

Pronunciation

ag-ath-o-soo'-nay

Definition

Goodness

Meaning

intrinsic goodness, especially as a personal quality, with stress on the kindly (rather than the righteous) side of goodness.

Usage

The term "agathosune" refers to an intrinsic goodness, a moral quality that reflects uprightness of heart and life. It is a virtue that encompasses kindness, benevolence, and a desire to do what is right according to God's standards. In the New Testament, it is often associated with the fruit of the Spirit, indicating a quality that is produced in believers by the Holy Spirit.

Bible references

Romans 15:14;Galatians 5:22;Ephesians 5:9;2 Thessalonians 1:11