Greek Word Study
The meaning of “θεῖος”
Understanding theîos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
divine, godhead. - godlike (neuter as noun, divinity)
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
θεῖος
Phoneticthi'-os
Transliterationtheîos
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
divine, godhead. - godlike (neuter as noun, divinity)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 17:29 | “Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, graven by art and man’s device.” Word: θεῖος (theîos) | |
| 2 Peter 1:3 | “According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:” Word: θεῖος (theîos) | |
| 2 Peter 1:4 | “Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.” Word: θεῖος (theîos) |