Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀσέβεια”
Understanding asébeia reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
ungodly(-liness). - impiety, i.e. (by implication) wickedness
G763
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀσέβεια
Phoneticas-eb'-i-ah
Transliterationasébeia
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
ungodly(-liness). - impiety, i.e. (by implication) wickedness
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
6 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 11:26 | “And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob:” Word: ἀσέβεια (asébeia) | |
| 2 Timothy 2:16 | “But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.” Word: ἀσέβεια (asébeia) | |
| Titus 2:12 | “Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;” Word: ἀσέβεια (asébeia) | |
| Jude 1:18 | “How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts.” Word: ἀσέβεια (asébeia) |