The meaning of “ἀσέλγεια”
Understanding asélgeia reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
filthy, lasciviousness, wantonness. - licentiousness (sometimes including other vices)
ἀσέλγεια
filthy, lasciviousness, wantonness. - licentiousness (sometimes including other vices)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 7:22 | “Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness:” Word: ἀσέλγεια (asélgeia) | |
| Romans 13:13 | “Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.” Word: ἀσέλγεια (asélgeia) | |
| 2 Corinthians 12:21 | “And lest, when I come again, my God will humble me among you, and that I shall bewail many which have sinned already, and have not repented of the uncleanness and fornication and lasciviousness which they have committed. ” Word: ἀσέλγεια (asélgeia) | |
| Galatians 5:19 | “Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,” Word: ἀσέλγεια (asélgeia) | |
| Ephesians 4:19 | “Who being past feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness.” Word: ἀσέλγεια (asélgeia) |