Greek Word Study
The meaning of “εἰδωλολάτρης”
Understanding eidōlolátrēs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
idolater. - an image- (servant or) worshipper (literally or figuratively)
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
εἰδωλολάτρης
Phonetici-do-lol-at'-race
Transliterationeidōlolátrēs
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
idolater. - an image- (servant or) worshipper (literally or figuratively)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
7 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Corinthians 6:9 | “Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,” Word: εἰδωλολάτρης (eidōlolátrēs) | |
| Ephesians 5:5 | “For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.” Word: εἰδωλολάτρης (eidōlolátrēs) | |
| Revelation 22:15 | “For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.” Word: εἰδωλολάτρης (eidōlolátrēs) |
Usage Statistics
Total Occurrences
7x
Most Frequent Book
1 Corinthians