ἀσέλγεια

aselgeiaNoun (Feminine)G0766

debauchery

From: from a compound of G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and a presumed (of uncertain derivation, but apparently meaning continent);

Short Definition

licentiousness (sometimes including other vices)

Full Lexicon Entry

licentiousness, wantonness, excess: .
Synonyms
ἀσωτία, profligacy, prodigality (see Tr., Syn., § xvi; DB, iii, 46).
LXX Usage: *

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

10 times

Appears 10 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

2 Peter
3
1 Peter
1
2 Corinthians
1
Ephesians
1
Galatians
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Peter 4:3
  • 2 Peter 2:2
  • 2 Peter 2:18
  • Galatians 5:19
  • Mark 7:22

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