The meaning of “θεῖος”

Understanding theîos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

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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

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.”
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:”
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.”

Total Occurrences

Most Frequent Book

2 Peter

Book Distribution

Acts1

2 Peter2

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