can someone translate to me when the bible says effeminate means?

Question

because the bible says that he/she shall not inherit the kingdom of god

Answer 1

Effeminate, in the Greek, is the word "malakos," (Pronounced mal-ak-os') and is Strong's Ref. # 3120. It means "of uncertain affinity; soft, i.e. fine (clothing); figuratively, a catamite."

It usually means "male prostitute," or "transvestite."

Answer 2

Depends what you want it to mean , like all other parts of the bible. After all this is multiply translated from dead languages and effeminate is a modern concept, so who knows what was meant by the original?

Answer 3

look up other translations of the Bible for understanding.

it likely means gay people. for example in the old testement it says how for a man to wear womens clothing it is an abomination.

if you go to this site and look up the verse and click the C button by the verse it will also show you the original words and there meanings.

keep in mind also that Paul wasn't a prophet and his writtings are believed to be authentic. he even writes that some people were forging his letters. these letters are hadith.

Answer 4

I think that they've translated it wrong, do you mean this scripture? If so it means gay.

1 Corinthians 6:9-11
What! Do YOU not know that unrighteous persons will not inherit God’s kingdom? Do not be misled. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men kept for unnatural purposes, nor men who lie with men, nor thieves, nor greedy persons, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit God’s kingdom. And yet that is what some of YOU were. But YOU have been washed clean, but YOU have been sanctified, but YOU have been declared righteous in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ and with the spirit of our God.

To put it bluntly, you can't practice sin but if you stop and repent, then you will be forgiven.

Answer 5

Websters Dictionary: Man having characteristics appropriate for a woman.

Answer 6

Effeminate means for a male to act as a negative stereotype of a female. It typically means in an exaggerated manner. Most people believe this refers to flaming gay males. However, it could also be interpreted to mean males who constantly make fun of females by mocking them in exaggerated stereotypical ways.

Answer 7

The greek translation is this-

Of uncertain affinity; soft, that is, fine (clothing); figuratively a catamite: - effeminate, soft.

Answer 8

Cross dressers

Men dressing like women or women dressing like men (according to what is acceptable in the current time)

Answer 9

It also says "doesn't nature itself teach us long hair is a shame for a man?"
What is meant is a man who wants to be like a woman,dress like a woman ,shape their hair like a woman,etc.That's effeminate.Cross dresser.

Answer 10

It basically means to act ladylike. Feminine is the root word. It's probably referring to rich stuck up aristocrats.