The meaning of “εὐσέβεια”
Understanding eusébeia reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
godliness, holiness. - piety - specially, the gospel scheme
εὐσέβεια
godliness, holiness. - piety - specially, the gospel scheme
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 3:12 | “And when Peter saw it, he answered unto the people, Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this? or why look ye so earnestly on us, as though by our own power or holiness we had made this man to walk?” Word: εὐσέβεια (eusébeia) | |
| 1 Timothy 6:3 | “If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;” Word: εὐσέβεια (eusébeia) | |
| 2 Timothy 3:5 | “Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.” Word: εὐσέβεια (eusébeia) | |
| Titus 1:1 | “Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God’s elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness;” Word: εὐσέβεια (eusébeia) | |
| 2 Peter 1:7 | “And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.” Word: εὐσέβεια (eusébeia) |