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G299 · Greek · New Testament
ἄμωμος
Amoomos
Adjective
Without blemish; unblemished; faultless

Definition

The Greek adjective amoomos (ἄμωμος) means without blemish, faultless, or spotless. It is the cultic term for animals suitable for sacrifice — those without physical defect — applied in the New Testament to Christ and to the character God calls believers toward.

Usage & Theological Significance

The Levitical requirement for sacrifice was an animal 'without blemish (amoomos)' — physical perfection signifying the need for a perfect offering. Peter applies this directly to Christ: 'a lamb without blemish (amoomou) or defect' (1 Peter 1:19). Paul in Ephesians 1:4 declares that God chose believers 'to be holy and blameless (amoomous) in his sight' — the goal of election is moral conformity to Christ. Revelation 14:5 describes the 144,000 as 'without fault (amoomoi)' before God's throne. What was required of the sacrifice is now gifted to the worshiper through the perfect Sacrifice.

Key Bible Verses

1 Peter 1:19
but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish (amoomou) or defect.
Ephesians 1:4
For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless (amoomous) in his sight.
Colossians 1:22
But now he has reconciled you by Christ's physical body through death to present you holy, without blemish (amoomous) and free from accusation.
Revelation 14:5
No lie was found in their mouths; they are blameless (amoomoi).
Leviticus 1:3
If the offering is a burnt offering from the herd, you are to offer a male without defect.

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