Definition
εὐ-σεβέω, -ῶ
(εὐσεβής, which see), [in LXX: Dan LXX Sus.1.64, 4Ma.9.6 אR, 4Ma.11.5 4Mac.11.8 4Mac.11.23 4Mac.18.2 * ;]
to reverence, show piety towards; with accusative (elsewhere more frequently before εἰς., περί, πρός): οἶκον, 1 Timothy 5:4; θεόν, Acts 17:23 (Cremer, 525).
Usage patterns
Occurrences
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- Acts 17:23εὐσεβεῖτε · you worshipFor as I walked around and examined your objects of worship, I even found an altar with this inscription: TO AN UNKNOWN GOD. Therefore what you worship as something unknown, I now proclaim to you.
- 1 Timothy 5:4εὐσεβεῖν · to show godlinessBut if a widow has children or grandchildren, they must first learn to show godliness to their own family and repay their parents, for this is pleasing in the sight of God.