Greek Word Study
The meaning of “εἰδωλολατρεία”
Understanding eidōlolatreía reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
idolatry. - image-worship (literally or figuratively)
G1495
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
εἰδωλολατρεία
Phonetici-do-lol-at-ri'-ah
Transliterationeidōlolatreía
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
idolatry. - image-worship (literally or figuratively)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
4 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Corinthians 10:14 | “Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry.” Word: εἰδωλολατρεία (eidōlolatreía) | |
| Galatians 5:20 | “Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,” Word: εἰδωλολατρεία (eidōlolatreía) | |
| Colossians 3:5 | “Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:” Word: εἰδωλολατρεία (eidōlolatreía) | |
| 1 Peter 4:3 | “For the time past of our life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries:” Word: εἰδωλολατρεία (eidōlolatreía) |
Usage Statistics
Total Occurrences
4x
Most Frequent Book
1 Corinthians