Greek Word Study
The meaning of “σέβομαι”
Understanding sébomai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
middle voice of an apparently primary verb devout, religious, worship. - to revere, i.e. adore
G4576
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
σέβομαι
Phoneticseb'-om-ahee
Transliterationsébomai
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
middle voice of an apparently primary verb devout, religious, worship. - to revere, i.e. adore
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
10 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 15:9 | “But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.” Word: σέβομαι (sébomai) | |
| Mark 7:7 | “Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.” Word: σέβομαι (sébomai) | |
| Acts 17:17 | “Therefore disputed he in the synagogue with the Jews, and with the devout persons, and in the market daily with them that met with him.” Word: σέβομαι (sébomai) |