ἀσέβεια
asebeiaungodlinessnessHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine6 occurrences4 books6 verses
Definition
ἀσέβεια, -ας, ἡ
(ἀσεβής), [in LXX for פֶּשַׁע, רֶשַׁע, etc. ;]
ungodliness, impiety: Romans 1:18; 11:26, 2 Timothy 2:16, Titus 2:12; ἔργα ἀσεβείας, ungodly deeds, Jude 15; ἐπιθυηίαι τ. ἀσεβειῶν, desires for ungodly things or deeds, Jude 18 (DB, iv, 532; Cremer, 523; MM, see word).
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἀσέβεια:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
6 total
- Romans 1:18ἀσέβειαν · [the] godlessnessThe wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness.
- Romans 11:26ἀσεβείας · godlessnessAnd so all Israel will be saved, as it is written: “The Deliverer will come from Zion; He will remove godlessness from Jacob.
- 2 Timothy 2:16ἀσεβείας · ungodlinessBut avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,
- Titus 2:12ἀσέβειαν · ungodlinessIt instructs us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live sensible, upright, and godly lives in the present age,
- Jude 1:15ἀσεβείας · of wickedness…to execute judgment on everyone, and to convict all the ungodly of every ungodly act of wickedness and every harsh word spoken against Him by ungodly sinners.”
- Jude 1:18ἀσεβειῶν · ungodly…when they said to you, “In the last times there will be scoffers who will follow after their own ungodly desires.”