Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἐθελοθρησκεία”
Understanding ethelothrēskeía reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
will worship. - voluntary (arbitrary and unwarranted) piety, i.e. sanctimony
G1479
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἐθελοθρησκεία
Phoneticeth-el-oth-race-ki'-ah
Transliterationethelothrēskeía
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
will worship. - voluntary (arbitrary and unwarranted) piety, i.e. sanctimony
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Colossians 2:23 | “Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and neglecting of the body; not in any honour to the satisfying of the flesh. ” Word: ἐθελοθρησκεία (ethelothrēskeía) |