Strong’s G2399

ἰδιώτης

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

idiótés

Pronunciation

id-ee-o'-tace

Definition

Layman, unlearned, unskilled, private person

Meaning

(unofficial, hence) an amateur, an unprofessional man, a layman; an ungifted person.

Usage

In the New Testament, "idiótés" refers to someone who is a layperson or unskilled in a particular area, often in contrast to someone who is trained or professional. It can denote someone who is unlearned or uninitiated in specific knowledge or skills, particularly in religious or rhetorical contexts.

Bible references

Acts 4:13;1 Corinthians 14:16;1 Corinthians 14:23;1 Corinthians 14:24;2 Corinthians 11:6