Importunity

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IMPORTUNITY.—The Greek word so translated in Luk_11:8 is literally ‘shamelessness.’ It is translated ‘impudence’ in Sir_25:22. These are its only occurrences in the Bible. It is probable, however, that it had lost some of its original force, and that ‘importunity’ is a fair rendering. The Eng. word signified originally ‘difficulty of access’ (in-portus), hence persistence. It is now practically obsolete, and ‘persistence’ might have been introduced into the RV [Note: Revised Version.] .
Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible
Edited by James Hastings, D.D. Published in 1909


im-por-tū?ni-ti: Occurs only in Luk_11:8, where it is the rendering of ἀναίδεια, anaı́deia (Westcott-Hort, ἀναιδία, anaidı́a). This Greek word implies an element of impudent insistence rising to the point of shamelessness which the English word ?importunity? fails to express, thus weakening the argument of the parable, which is that if by shameless insistence a favor may be won, even from one unwilling and ungracious, still more surely will God answer the earnest prayer of His people. God's willingness to give exceeds our ability to ask. The parable teaches by way of contrast, not by parallel.

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
PRINTER 1915.


Importunity
(ἀναιδεία) IN PRAYER, an important element of success (Luk_11:8), as evincing earnestness, a faith that takes no denial, and especially a perseverance that continues to intercede until the request is granted (compare Luk_18:1; 1Th_5:17); SEE PRAYER.

CYCLOPEDIA OF BIBLICAL, THEOLOGICAL AND ECCLESIASTICAL
press 1895.





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