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 time

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

Colossians
1

Key Passages

  • Colossians 2:23

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