ἐθελοθρησκεία
ethelothrēskeiaNoun (Feminine)G1479
self-made religion
From: from G2309 (θέλω) and G2356 (θρησκεία);
Short Definition
voluntary (arbitrary and unwarranted) piety, i.e. sanctimony
Full Lexicon Entry
self-imposed worship: (eccl.; cf. DB, iv, 923a; Cremer, 733).
Grammar
Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)
Morphology G:N-F
DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine
Occurrences
1 timeAppears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:
Colossians
1
Key Passages
- Colossians 2:23
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