2150. eusebeia

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eusebeia: Godliness, piety, devotion

Original Word: εὐσέβεια
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: eusebeia
Pronunciation: yoo-SEB-i-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (yoo-seb'-i-ah)
Definition: Godliness, piety, devotion
Meaning: piety (towards God), godliness, devotion, godliness.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

godliness, holiness.

From eusebes; piety; specially, the gospel scheme -- godliness, holiness.

see GREEK eusebes

HELPS Word-studies

2150 eusébeia (from 2095 /eú "well" and 4576 /sébomai, "venerate, pay homage") – properly, someone's inner response to the things of God which shows itself in godly piety (reverence). 2150 /eusébeia ("godly heart-response") naturally expresses itself in reverence for God, i.e. what He calls sacred (worthy of veneration).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from eusebés
Definition
piety
NASB Translation
godliness (14), piety (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2150: εὐσέβεια

εὐσέβεια, εὐσεβείας, ἡ (εὐσεβής), reverence, respect; in the Bible everywhere piety toward God, godliness: Acts 3:12; 1 Timothy 2:2; 1 Timothy 4:7, 8; 1 Timothy 6:5f, 11; 2 Timothy 3:5; 2 Peter 1:3, 6f; ἡ κατ' εὐσέβειαν διδασκαλία, the doctrine that promotes godliness, 1 Timothy 6:3 (see κατά, II. 3 d.); ἡ ἀλήθεια ἡ κατ' εὐσέβειαν, the truth that leads to godliness, Titus 1:1; τό μυστήριον τῆς εὐσεβείας, the mystery which is held by godliness and nourishes it, 1 Timothy 3:16; in plural, aims and acts of godliness, 2 Peter 3:11; cf. Pfieiderer, Paulinism., p. 477f (English translation, ii. 209f). (Aeschylus, Sophocles, Xenophon, Plato, and following; often in Josephus; the Sept. Proverbs 1:7; Proverbs 13:11; Isaiah 11:2; Wis. 10:12; often in 4 Macc.; πρός τόν Θεόν, Josephus, Antiquities 18, 5, 2; (περί τό θεῖον) contra Apion 1, 22, 2; εἰς Θεούς καί γονεας, Plato, rep. 10, p. 615 c.) (Cf. Schmidt, chapter 181.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from εὐσεβής (eusebēs), meaning "pious" or "devout," which is a compound of εὖ (eu, "well") and σέβομαι (sebomai, "to worship" or "to revere").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for εὐσέβεια, similar concepts can be found in the Hebrew Bible, such as:
• Strong's Hebrew 2623 (חָסִיד, chasid): Often translated as "godly" or "faithful," referring to those who are devout and loyal to God.
• Strong's Hebrew 3373 (יָרֵא, yare'): Meaning "fear" or "reverence," used to describe a respectful and reverent attitude towards God.

These Hebrew terms, like εὐσέβεια, emphasize a life oriented towards God, characterized by devotion, reverence, and adherence to His commandments.

Usage: The term εὐσέβεια is used in the New Testament to describe the quality of a life that is lived in accordance with God's will, reflecting a sincere devotion and reverence for Him. It is often associated with the practical outworking of faith in a believer's life.

Context: Eusebeia is a significant concept in the New Testament, emphasizing the importance of a godly life that is pleasing to God. It is not merely an internal attitude but is expressed through actions and behaviors that align with God's commands. The term appears in several key passages, highlighting its importance in the Christian life.

• 1 Timothy 4:8 (BSB): "For physical exercise is of limited value, but godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for the present life and for the one to come." Here, eusebeia is contrasted with physical exercise, underscoring its eternal value and comprehensive benefit.

• 2 Peter 1:3 (BSB): "His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence." This verse indicates that godliness is a gift from God, provided through His divine power and knowledge.

• Titus 1:1 (BSB): "Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to further the faith of God’s elect and their knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness." Here, eusebeia is linked with the knowledge of truth, suggesting that true understanding of God's word leads to a godly life.

Eusebeia is a central theme in the pastoral epistles, where it is often presented as a goal for believers, reflecting a life that is in harmony with God's will. It is both a personal and communal attribute, influencing individual conduct and the collective witness of the church.

Forms and Transliterations

ευσεβεια ευσεβεία ευσεβέια ευσέβεια εὐσεβείᾳ εὐσέβεια ευσεβειαις ευσεβείαις εὐσεβείαις ευσεβειαν ευσέβειαν εὐσέβειαν ευσεβειας ευσεβείας εὐσεβείας eusebeia eusébeia eusebeíāi eusebeiais eusebeíais eusebeian eusébeian eusebeias eusebeías

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 3:12 N-DFS
GRK: δυνάμει ἢ εὐσεβείᾳ πεποιηκόσιν τοῦ
NAS: power or piety we had made him walk?
KJV: power or holiness we had made this man
INT: power or godliness [we] had made

1 Timothy 2:2 N-DFS
GRK: ἐν πάσῃ εὐσεβείᾳ καὶ σεμνότητι
NAS: life in all godliness and dignity.
KJV: in all godliness and honesty.
INT: in all godliness and dignity

1 Timothy 3:16 N-GFS
GRK: τὸ τῆς εὐσεβείας μυστήριον Ὃς
NAS: is the mystery of godliness: He who
KJV: the mystery of godliness: God
INT: the of godliness mystery which

1 Timothy 4:7 N-AFS
GRK: σεαυτὸν πρὸς εὐσέβειαν
NAS: yourself for the purpose of godliness;
KJV: thyself [rather] unto godliness.
INT: yourself to godliness

1 Timothy 4:8 N-NFS
GRK: ἡ δὲ εὐσέβεια πρὸς πάντα
NAS: profit, but godliness is profitable
KJV: little: but godliness is profitable
INT: but [the] godliness for everything

1 Timothy 6:3 N-AFS
GRK: τῇ κατ' εὐσέβειαν διδασκαλίᾳ
NAS: conforming to godliness,
KJV: which is according to godliness;
INT: the according to godliness teaching

1 Timothy 6:5 N-AFS
GRK: εἶναι τὴν εὐσέβειαν
NAS: who suppose that godliness is a means of gain.
KJV: that gain is godliness: from such
INT: to be godliness

1 Timothy 6:6 N-NFS
GRK: μέγας ἡ εὐσέβεια μετὰ αὐταρκείας
NAS: But godliness [actually] is a means
KJV: But godliness with contentment
INT: great [in] the godliness with contentment

1 Timothy 6:11 N-AFS
GRK: δὲ δικαιοσύνην εὐσέβειαν πίστιν ἀγάπην
NAS: righteousness, godliness, faith,
KJV: righteousness, godliness, faith,
INT: moreover righteousness godliness faith love

2 Timothy 3:5 N-GFS
GRK: ἔχοντες μόρφωσιν εὐσεβείας τὴν δὲ
NAS: to a form of godliness, although they have denied
KJV: a form of godliness, but
INT: having a form of godliness but

Titus 1:1 N-AFS
GRK: τῆς κατ' εὐσέβειαν
NAS: which is according to godliness,
KJV: which is after godliness;
INT: which [is] according to godliness

2 Peter 1:3 N-AFS
GRK: ζωὴν καὶ εὐσέβειαν δεδωρημένης διὰ
NAS: to life and godliness, through
KJV: and godliness, through
INT: life and godliness has given through

2 Peter 1:6 N-AFS
GRK: ὑπομονῇ τὴν εὐσέβειαν
NAS: and in [your] perseverance, godliness,
KJV: to patience godliness;
INT: endurance the godliness

2 Peter 1:7 N-DFS
GRK: δὲ τῇ εὐσεβείᾳ τὴν φιλαδελφίαν
NAS: and in [your] godliness, brotherly
KJV: to godliness brotherly kindness;
INT: moreover the godliness the brotherly love

2 Peter 3:11 N-DFP
GRK: ἀναστροφαῖς καὶ εὐσεβείαις
NAS: conduct and godliness,
KJV: conversation and godliness,
INT: conduct and godliness

Strong's Greek 2150
15 Occurrences

εὐσεβείᾳ — 5 Occ.
εὐσεβείαις — 1 Occ.
εὐσέβειαν — 7 Occ.
εὐσεβείας — 2 Occ.