GreekG2357Adjective
θρησκός
thrēskos
“religious”
1Occurrences
G2357Strong's #
AdjectivePart of Speech
Definition
Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)
ceremonious in worship (as demonstrative), i.e. pious
probably from the base of G2360 (θροέω);
Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
-ον, ό religious, careful of the outward forms of divine service (see previous word)).
Synonyms
εὐσεβής, θεοσεβής, *δεισιδαίμων *(see Tr., Syn., § xlviii)
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Grammar & Morphology
Part of Speech
Adjective
Morphology Code
G:A
Full Description
Greek Adjective
Occurrences
θρησκός appears 1 time in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
James
1
Key Passages
James 1:26BSB
If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless.
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