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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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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
ReferenceText
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)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
3x
Most Frequent Book
Romans

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