ὁμολογουμένως (homologoumenōs)
homologoumenōs
undeniably
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The adverb homologoumenōs describes something that is accepted by common agreement or confessedly true. It carries the sense of being undeniably recognized, not because it is forced, but because there is no controversy surrounding it. In its single New Testament occurrence in 1 Timothy 3:16, it modifies a summary of Christian faith, framing the statement as a universally acknowledged truth within the early church.
This word derives from the verb homologeō, meaning to say the same thing or agree. The suffix transforms it into an adverb indicating manner: doing something in a way that aligns with general consensus. Its use in 1 Timothy highlights how the apostle Paul presents the core mysteries of faith—such as God’s manifestation in the flesh—as settled matters of belief, not subjects for debate among believers.
Translators often render this word as "undeniably" or "without controversy," capturing its emphasis on shared conviction. The term reflects a community united in its confession, where certain truths are so widely accepted that they require no further argument. This usage underscores the stability of early Christian teaching and the collective identity formed around these agreed-upon doctrines.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word homologoumenōs means something is accepted without argument or dispute. In 1 Timothy 3:16, Paul uses it to describe the core message of Christianity as a settled fact. He does not present these truths as ideas to be debated, but as realities that the early church confessed together with full agreement.
This offers comfort when you feel uncertain about your faith. The foundation of Christianity is not a matter of personal opinion or shifting cultural trends. It rests on what God has done in history—revealed in human form and raised to glory. You can trust these truths because they are shared by believers across time and tradition.
When doubts arise, remember that your faith connects you to a vast community united in confession. The mystery of godliness is not hidden or obscure; it is openly acknowledged as the heart of our hope. This shared conviction strengthens your walk with God and anchors your soul in what is undeniably true.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- confessedly1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- ὁμολογουμένως1×
Key Verses
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I Timothy 3:16
Without controversy, the mystery of godliness is great: God was revealed in the flesh, justified in the spirit, seen by angels, preached among the nations, believed on in the world, and received up in glory.
This verse uses the word to frame the entire summary of Christ's work as a settled confession, not a topic for debate.