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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)

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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
ReferenceText
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)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
Acts
Book Distribution

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