Makebates
TextsWhat is the meaning of Makebates in the Bible?
Makebates is a plural noun appearing exclusively in the King James Version margin for 2 Timothy 3:3 and Titus 2:3, serving as an alternative translation for the Greek word diaboloi.
TEXTUAL SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing this term clarifies the specific English lexical choices made by translators to convey the Greek concept of slanderers or accusers, aiding in the precise interpretation of character descriptions in the Pastoral Epistles.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Manuscript & Literary Context: Notice how Makebates functions as an authoritative historical witness connecting earlier prophetic promises with scripture's broader fulfillment.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Makebates in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Makebates clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
2 Timothy 3:3Titus 2:3
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Makebates." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/makebates/