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ἄμεμπτος
Amemptos
Adjective
Blameless; without fault; irreproachable

Definition

The Greek adjective amemptos (ἄμεμπτος) means blameless, without fault, or irreproachable. Formed from the alpha-privative and memphomai (to blame, find fault), it describes a person or conduct that cannot be legitimately criticized.

Usage & Theological Significance

Amemptos is used of upright human character and divine expectations. Zechariah and Elizabeth were 'blameless (amemptoi) in observing all the Lord's commands and decrees' (Luke 1:6). Paul writes to the Thessalonians of his hope that they will be 'blameless (amemptous) in holiness' at Christ's return (1 Thessalonians 3:13). Crucially, Philippians 3:6 shows Paul's pre-conversion self-assessment: 'as for legalistic righteousness, blameless (amemptos)' — yet he counted it loss. True blamelessness is not moral achievement but grace-worked conformity to Christ.

Key Bible Verses

Luke 1:6
Both of them were righteous in the sight of God, observing all the Lord's commands and decrees blamelessly (amemptoi).
1 Thessalonians 3:13
May he strengthen your hearts so that you will be blameless (amemptous) and holy in the presence of our God and Father when our Lord Jesus comes with all his holy ones.
Philippians 3:6
As for zeal, persecuting the church; as for righteousness based on the law, faultless (amemptos).
Job 1:8
Then the LORD said to Satan, 'Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one on earth like him; he is blameless and upright.'
Hebrews 8:7
For if there had been nothing wrong with that first covenant, no place would have been sought for another.

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