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ἀσωτία

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greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine3 occurrences3 books3 verses

Definition

ἀσωτία, -ας, ή

(ἀ- neg., σώζω), [in LXX: Proverbs 28:7 (זָלַל), 2Ma.6.4 * ;]

prodigality, wastefulness, profligacy: Ephesians 5:18, Titus 1:6, 1 Peter 4:4 (MM, see word).

Synonyms: ἀσέλγεια, q.v

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

3 total
  1. Ephesians 5:18ἀσωτία · reckless indiscretion
    Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to reckless indiscretion. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.
  2. Titus 1:6ἀσωτίας · of indiscretion
    An elder must be blameless, the husband of but one wife, having children who are believers and who are not open to accusation of indiscretion or insubordination.
  3. 1 Peter 4:4ἀσωτίας · of reckless indiscretion
    Because of this, they consider it strange of you not to plunge with them into the same flood of reckless indiscretion, and they heap abuse on you.