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The first, arete, means “excellence or valor” (II Peter 1:5; Philippians 4:8). The second, dunamis, refers to the remarkable and miraculous power of God (Mark 5:30; Luke 6:19).
Used of the human mind and in an ethical sense, it denotes: 1. a virtuous course of thought, feeling and action; virtue, moral goodness (Wis. 4:1 Wis. 5:13; often in 4 Macc. and in Greek writings): 2 Peter 1:5 (others take it here specifically, viz. moral vigor; cf. next entry).
arete jest związana ze znakomitością rodu oraz z posiadaniem majątku6 i ozna-cza przede wszystkim: męstwo, sumę sprawności, siły, zręczności, dzielności wojownika czy zapaśnika7. Według A. Krokiewicza, arete jako „cnota siły fi-zycznej” pozostaje w zasadniczym związku z natchnionym zapałem – tzw.
Arete is that virtue which makes a man a good citizen and friend; it is that virtue which makes him an expert in the technique of living well. (b) Arete often means courage. Plutarch says that God is a hope of aretē, not an excuse for cowardice.
Discover the original meaning of Arete in the NAS Bible using the New Testament Greek Lexicon - King James Version. Learn the audio pronunciation, word origin and usage in the Bible, plus scripture verse references of Arete.
The concept of Arete in Greek philosophy and virtues in the Bible share a common focus on the development of one’s character and the pursuit of moral excellence. Both traditions emphasize the importance of living a life of virtue, integrity, and compassion towards others.
Discover the original meaning of Arete in the Bible using the New Testament Greek Lexicon - King James Version. Learn the audio pronunciation, word origin and usage in the Bible, plus scripture verse references of Arete.
