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The meaning of ἀσεβέω

Understanding asebéō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

commit (live, that after should live) ungodly. - to be (by implied act) impious or wicked

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ἀσεβέω

Phoneticas-eb-eh'-o
Transliterationasebéō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

commit (live, that after should live) ungodly. - to be (by implied act) impious or wicked

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
2 Peter 2:6

And turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrha into ashes condemned them with an overthrow, making them an ensample unto those that after should live ungodly;

Word: ἀσεβέω (asebéō)
Jude 1:15

To execute judgment upon all, and to convince all that are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have ungodly committed, and of all their hard speeches which ungodly sinners have spoken against him.

Word: ἀσεβέω (asebéō)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
2 Peter
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