Lexical Definition
θεοσέβεια theosébeia (theh-os-eb'-i-ah) reverence for God G:N-F
from θεοσεβής
godliness.
- devoutness, i.e. piety
Usage: 2 forms in 3 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| θεοσέβειαν | fear of God | 1Tim.2.10 |
| θεοσέβεια | godliness | LXX.Gen.20.11 • LXX.Job.28.28 |
Abbott-Smith
θεοσέβεια, -ας, ἡ (< θεοσεβής), [in LXX: Ge 20:11 (אֱלֹהִים יִרְאַה), Jb 28:28 (אֲדֹנָי id.), Si 1:24, Ba 5:4, IV Mac 7:6, 22, א IV Mac 15:28 א IV Mac 17:15*;]
fear of God, godliness: I Ti 2:10.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 20:11 |
| Job | 28:28 |
| 1 Timothy | 2:10 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
θεοσέβεια-εια, ἡ,
service or fear of God, religiousness, [Refs 5th c.BC+]