Greek Word Study
ἀσέλγεια
asélgeia
G766

Quick Facts

Strong's Number
G766
KJV Translations
filthylasciviousnesswantonness
Derivation / Root
from a compound of G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and a presumed (of uncertain derivation, but apparently meaning continent);

Definition of asélgeia

ἀσέλγεια (asélgeia) licentiousness (sometimes including other vices)

Word Origin

This word comes from a compound of G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and a presumed (of uncertain derivation, but apparently meaning continent); See the root word: G1 (Α).

KJV Translation Variants

The Greek word ἀσέλγεια (asélgeia) is translated into the following English words in the King James Version:

English TranslationStrong's Ref
filthyG766
lasciviousnessG766
wantonnessG766

Translation data from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible.

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