εὐσεβής

eusebēsAdjectiveG2152

pious

From: from G2095 (εὖ) and G4576 (σέβομαι);

Short Definition

well-reverent, i.e. pious

Full Lexicon Entry

pious, godly, devout.
Synonyms
θεοσεβής, *θρῆσκος *(see Tr., Syn., § xlviii; DB, ii, 221 f.; Cremer, 524 f., 858)
LXX Usage: (צַדִּיק), (חָסִיד), (נָדִיב), and frequently in Sirach and 4Maccabees

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
2
2 Peter
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Peter 2:9
  • Acts 10:2
  • Acts 10:7

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