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Οὐ γάρ ἐστιν ἀκαταστασίας ὁ Θεὸς, ἀλλὰ εἰρήνης. (1 Corinthians 14:33)

For God is not of disorder, but of peace.

Exegetical Analysis

The conjunction γάρ introduces a causal explanation, tying the theological principle to Paul’s instructions about orderly conduct in the assembly. The sentence begins with a negation: οὐ ἐστιν ἀκαταστασίας ὁ Θεὸς, literally “God is not of disorder.” The genitive ἀκαταστασίας (“of disorder” or “confusion”) defines the quality or domain that is being negated. The word comes from ἀκαταστασία, meaning unrest, chaos, instability, or tumult—often used to describe political upheaval or community division. The genitive construction reflects a Semitic idiom: “God is not a God of…” meaning such qualities do not originate in or belong to His character.… Learn Koine Greek