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εὐσέβεια

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greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine15 occurrences5 books15 verses

Definition

εὐ-σέβεια, -ας, ἡ

(εὐσεβής, which see), [in LXX: Proverbs 1:7, Isaiah 33:6 (יִרְאָה), Proverbs 13:11 (aliter in Heb.), Isaiah 11:2 (יְהוָֹה יִרְאָה), I Esther 1:23, Wis.10.12, Sir.49.3, and very frequently in 4Mac ;]

1. piety, reverence (towards parents and others).

2. piety towards God, godliness: Acts 3:12, 1 Timothy 2:2; 4:7-8; 6:5-6; 6:11, 2 Peter 1:3; 1:6-7; τὸ τῆς εὐ. μυστήριον, 1 Timothy 3:16; ἡ κατ᾽ εὐ. διδασκαλία, 1 Timothy 6:3; ἡ ἀλήθεια ἡ κατ᾽ εὐ., Titus 1:1; μόρφωσις εὐσεβείας, 2 Timothy 3:5; pl. (see Bl., § 32, 6; Mayor on James 2:1), 2 Peter 3:11 (on the use of εὐ. and cognates in Past. Epp., see CGT, on 1 Timothy 2:2; cf. also Cremer, 524).

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as εὐσέβεια:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

15 total
  1. Acts 3:12εὐσεβείᾳ · godliness
    And when Peter saw this, he addressed the people: “Men of Israel, why are you surprised by this? Why do you stare at us as if by our own power or godliness we had made this man walk?
  2. 1 Timothy 2:2εὐσεβείᾳ · godliness
    …for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.
  3. 1 Timothy 3:16εὐσεβείας · of godliness
    By common confession, the mystery of godliness is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was proclaimed among the nations, was believed in throughout the world, was taken up in glory.
  4. 1 Timothy 4:7εὐσέβειαν · godliness
    But reject irreverent, silly myths. Instead, train yourself for godliness.
  5. 1 Timothy 4:8εὐσέβεια · godliness
    For physical exercise is of limited value, but godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for the present life and for the one to come.
  6. 1 Timothy 6:3εὐσέβειαν · godly
    If anyone teaches another doctrine and disagrees with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and with godly teaching,
  7. 1 Timothy 6:5εὐσέβειαν · godliness
    …and constant friction between men of depraved mind who are devoid of the truth. These men regard godliness as a means of gain.
  8. 1 Timothy 6:6εὐσέβεια · godliness
    Of course, godliness with contentment is great gain.
  9. 1 Timothy 6:11εὐσέβειαν · godliness
    But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
  10. 2 Timothy 3:5εὐσεβείας · of godliness
    …having a form of godliness but denying its power. Turn away from such as these!
  11. Titus 1:1εὐσέβειαν · godliness
    Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ for the faith of God’s elect and their knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness,
  12. 2 Peter 1:3εὐσέβειαν · godliness
    His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.
  13. 2 Peter 1:6εὐσέβειαν · godliness
    …and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness;
  14. 2 Peter 1:7εὐσεβείᾳ · godliness
    …and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love.
  15. 2 Peter 3:11εὐσεβείαις · godliness
    Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to conduct yourselves in holiness and godliness