Greek Word Study
The meaning of “σέβασμα”
Understanding sébasma reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
devotion, that is worshipped. - something adored, i.e. an object of worship (god, altar, etc)
G4574
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
σέβασμα
Phoneticseb'-as-mah
Transliterationsébasma
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
devotion, that is worshipped. - something adored, i.e. an object of worship (god, altar, etc)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 17:23 | “For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you.” Word: σέβασμα (sébasma) | |
| 2 Thessalonians 2:4 | “Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.” Word: σέβασμα (sébasma) |