ἀπόβλητος (apoblētos)
apoblētos
rejected
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The adjective apoblētos describes something discarded or rejected, carrying the sense of being cast aside as unworthy. Derived from a verb meaning "to throw away," it paints a vivid picture of items deemed so valueless that they are simply thrown out rather than preserved or used.
In the New Testament, this word appears only once, in 1 Timothy 4:4. Paul uses it to contrast with what is good and acceptable before God. The context suggests that while some might view certain foods as impure or vile, believers recognize them as created gifts rather than rejected refuse.
This single usage highlights a theological point about creation. Rather than marking things as inherently unclean, the text affirms their goodness. The word serves as a sharp counterpoint to ascetic views that would treat God’s good gifts as something to be despised or cast aside.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
When Paul writes that nothing is to be apoblētos, or rejected, he is reminding us that God’s creation retains its goodness even when human opinions try to strip it away. This word paints a picture of something cast aside as worthless, yet Scripture insists that what God made remains valuable in His eyes.
In 1 Timothy 4:4, this truth anchors our daily lives. Whether we are eating a simple meal or enjoying the beauty of nature, we can receive these gifts with thanksgiving rather than fear. The call is not to invent new rules but to see the world as God intended it—good and worthy of our gratitude.
This perspective frees us from unnecessary burdens. Instead of treating everyday things as impure or dangerous, we can embrace them as part of a generous Creator’s design. Your faith does not require you to despise the good; it invites you to receive it with joy.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- to be rejected1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- ἀπόβλητον1×
Key Verses
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I Timothy 4:4
For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving.
This verse uses the word to affirm that God's creatures are good and should not be cast aside as worthless when received with thanksgiving.