Lexical Definition
ἀσωτία asōtía (as-o-tee'-ah) debauchery G:N-F
from a compound of Α (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of σώζω
excess, riot.
- properly, unsavedness, i.e. (by implication) profligacy
Usage: 3 forms in 4 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἀσωτίασ | of debauchery | Titus.1.6 • 1Pet.4.4 |
| ἀσωτία | debauchery | Eph.5.18 |
| ασωτίαν | carnality | LXX.Prov.28.7 |
Abbott-Smith
ἀσωτία, -ας, ἡ (< ἀ- neg., σώζω), [in LXX: Pr 28:7 (זלל), II Mac 6:4*;]
prodigality, wastefulness, profligacy: Eph 5:18, Tit 1:6, I Pe 4:4 (MM, s.v.).†
SYN.: ἀσέλγεια, q.v.
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Proverbs | 28:7 |
| Ephesians | 5:18 |
| Titus | 1:6 |
| 1 Peter | 4:4 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἀσωτία, ἡ,
prodigality, wastefulness, [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__2 profligacy, [ἀσωτίαις καὶ κραιπάλαις 2nd c.AD: Herodianus Grammaticus 2.5.1.">NT+2nd c.AD+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: Eph.5.18