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ἰσότης

isotēs · equality, fairness

Greek word · Strong’s number G2471 · appears 3 times in the Bible

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What it means

isotēs (ἰσότης) is a Greek word of the Bible that means “equality, fairness”.

Equality, a fair balance between people.

How to say it

i·so·tēs

Approximate pronunciation. Vowels sound as in Spanish (a as in father, e as in bed, i as in machine, o as in note, u as in rule); the syllable in bold is stressed. The voice is your device's.

Its senses in the Bible

  1. That no one has too much or too little.
  2. Fair, even-handed treatment.

From Abbott-Smith (1922) · Thayer (1889)

Where it appears

  • 2 Corinthians 8:13

    For this is not so that there may be relief for others and affliction for you, but out of equality:

  • 2 Corinthians 8:14

    at the present time your abundance is for their need, so that their abundance also may be for your need, so that there may be equality.

  • Colossians 4:1

    Masters, grant your slaves justice and equality, knowing that you also have a Lord in heaven.