Strong's Lexicon

G2317

G2317 — θεοσέβεια

Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.

GreektheosebeianounOccurrences: 1

Definition / Gloss

Strong's Number:G2317
Word:θεοσέβεια
Part of Speech:noun
Etymology:from G2318
Language:Greek
Occurrences:1
Transliteration:theosebeia
Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation:theh-os-eb'-ei-ah
Meaning:1. reverence of God
KJV Renderings:godliness

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Thayer's Greek Lexicon

θεοσέβεια, θεοσεβείας, ἡ (θεοσεβής), reverence toward God, godliness: 1Ti 2:10. (Xenophon, an. 2, 6, 26; Plato, epin., p. 985 d.; the Sept. Gen 20:11; Job 28:28; Bar 5:4; Sir 1:25 (); 4Ma 1:9 (Fritzsche); (variant).)

Other Resources

Dictionary of New Testament Theology
Colin Brown

Englishman's Greek Concordance

θεοσέβεια (godliness)

1 Timothy 2:10

KJV: But which becometh women professing godliness with good works
GK: αλλ΄ ο πρέπει γυναιξίν επαγγελλομέναις θεοσέβειαν δι΄ έργων αγαθών
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