θρησκεία
thrēskeiareligionHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine4 occurrences3 books4 verses
Definition
θρησκεία (-κία, T), -ας, ἡ
(θρῆσκος), [in LXX: Wis.14.18, 27, Sir.22.5 A, 4Ma.5.6 4Mac.5.13 * ;]
religion in its external aspect (MM, Exp., xv), worship: Acts 26:5, James 1:26-27; θ. τῶν ἀγγέλων, Colossians 2:18.
Synonyms: see: θρῆσκος
Usage patterns
Occurrences
4 total
- Acts 26:5θρησκείας · religionThey have known me for a long time and can testify, if they are willing, that I lived as a Pharisee, adhering to the strictest sect of our religion.
- Colossians 2:18θρησκείᾳ · [the] worshipDo not let anyone who delights in false humility and the worship of angels disqualify you with speculation about what he has seen. Such a person is puffed up without basis by his unspiritual mind.
- James 1:26θρησκεία · religionIf anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless.
- James 1:27θρησκεία · religionPure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.