πάθος

pathosNoun (Neuter)G3806

passion

From: from the alternate of G3958 (πάσχω);

Short Definition

properly, suffering ("pathos"), i.e. (subjectively) a passion (especially concupiscence)

Full Lexicon Entry

like πάθημα;
1.that which befalls one, that which one suffers
2.a passive emotion or affection (esp. of violent emotion), a passion, passionate desire; in NT always in bad sense
Synonyms
π. = πάθημα, exc. that *πάθημα *is the more concrete and particular. In NT usage, π. represents the passive, ungoverned aspect of evil desire, as opposite to ἐπιθυμία, which is the active and also the more comprehensive term (see Tr., Syn., LXXxvii); cf. also ὄρεξις
LXX Usage: (אֵבֶל), and very frequently in (4 n)*

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Neuter)

Morphology G:N-N

DescriptionGreek Noun, Neuter

Occurrences

3 times

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

1 Thessalonians
1
Colossians
1
Romans
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Thessalonians 4:5
  • Colossians 3:5
  • Romans 1:26

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