Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἀφειδία”
Understanding apheidía reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
neglecting. - unsparingness, i.e. austerity (asceticism)
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἀφειδία
Phoneticaf-i-dee'-ah
Transliterationapheidía
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
neglecting. - unsparingness, i.e. austerity (asceticism)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Colossians 2:23 | “Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and neglecting of the body; not in any honour to the satisfying of the flesh. ” Word: ἀφειδία (apheidía) |