Greek Word Study
The meaning of “πάθος”
Understanding páthos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
(inordinate) affection, lust. - properly, suffering ("pathos"), i.e. (subjectively) a passion (especially concupiscence)
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
πάθος
Phoneticpath'-os
Transliterationpáthos
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
(inordinate) affection, lust. - properly, suffering ("pathos"), i.e. (subjectively) a passion (especially concupiscence)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 1:26 | “For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:” Word: πάθος (páthos) | |
| Colossians 3:5 | “Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:” Word: πάθος (páthos) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 4:5 | “Not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the Gentiles which know not God:” Word: πάθος (páthos) |