Greek Word Study
The meaning of “εὐσεβής”
Understanding eusebḗs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
devout, godly. - well-reverent, i.e. pious
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
εὐσεβής
Phoneticyoo-seb-ace'
Transliterationeusebḗs
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
devout, godly. - well-reverent, i.e. pious
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
4 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 10:2 | “A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway.” Word: εὐσεβής (eusebḗs) | |
| Acts 10:7 | “And when the angel which spake unto Cornelius was departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him continually;” Word: εὐσεβής (eusebḗs) | |
| Acts 22:12 | “And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good report of all the Jews which dwelt there, ” Word: εὐσεβής (eusebḗs) | |
| 2 Peter 2:9 | “The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:” Word: εὐσεβής (eusebḗs) |