ἀφειδία

apheidiaNoun (Feminine)G0857

unsparing

From: from a compound of G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and G5339 (φείδομαι);

Short Definition

unsparingness, i.e. austerity (asceticism)

Full Lexicon Entry

1.extravagance.
2.unsparing treatment, severity

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

Colossians
1

Key Passages

  • Colossians 2:23

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