Lexical Definition
θεοσεβής theosebḗs (theh-os-eb-ace') godly G:A
from θεός and σέβομαι
worshipper of God.
- reverent of God, i.e. pious
Usage: 3 forms in 3 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| θεοσεβὴσ | God-fearing | John.9.31 |
| θεοσεβείσ | godly | LXX.Exod.18.21 |
| θεοσεβήσ | godly | LXX.Job.2.3 |
Abbott-Smith
θεοσεβής, -ές (< θεός, σέβομαι), [in LXX for אֱלֹהִים יְרֵא, Ex 18:21, al.;]
God-fearing, godly: Jo 9:31.†
SYN.: εὐσεβής (q.v.), θρῆσκος.
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Exodus | 18:21 |
| John | 9:31 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
θεοσεβής-ής, ές,
fearing God, religious, [θεοσεβήςές 5th-6th c.BC: Plato Philosophus “Epinomis” 977e ">Refs 5th c.BC+]. adverb -βῶς[Refs 5th c.BC+]