Strong’s G0331

ἀνάθεμα

Part of speech

Noun, Neuter

Transliteration

anathema

Pronunciation

ah-NAH-theh-mah

Definition

Accursed, devoted to destruction, offering

Meaning

a votive offering, a thing devoted to God; a curse, the thing cursed.

Usage

In the New Testament, "anathema" refers to something or someone that is cursed or devoted to destruction. It is used to denote a person or thing that is set apart for divine wrath or judgment. The term carries a strong connotation of being cut off from the community of believers and from God's favor.

Bible references

Acts 23:14;Romans 9:3;1 Corinthians 12:3;1 Corinthians 16:22;Galatians 1:8;Galatians 1:9