2317. theosebeia

Lexicon

theosebeia: Godliness, piety

Original Word: θεοσέβεια
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: theosebeia
Pronunciation: theh-os-eb'-i-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (theh-os-eb'-i-ah)
Definition: Godliness, piety
Meaning: reverence for God, fear of God, godliness, piety.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

godliness.

From theosebes; devoutness, i.e. Piety -- godliness.

see GREEK theosebes

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 2317 theosébeia – properly, God-fearing (veneration); godly respect, reverence (used only in 1 Tim 2:10). See 2318 (theosebēs).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from theosebés
Definition
fear of God
NASB Translation
godliness (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2317: θεοσέβεια

θεοσέβεια, θεοσεβείας, ἡ (θεοσεβής), reverence toward God, godliness: 1 Timothy 2:10. (Xenophon, an. 2, 6, 26; Plato, epin., p. 985 d.; the Sept. Genesis 20:11; Job 28:28; Baruch 5:4; Sir. 1:25 (); 4 Macc. 1:9 (Fritzsche); (variant).)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from θεός (theos, "God") and σέβομαι (sebomai, "to revere" or "to worship").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for θεοσέβεια, similar concepts can be found in the Hebrew Scriptures. The Hebrew word יִרְאָה (yirah, Strong's 3374) often translated as "fear" or "reverence," captures the essence of godly fear and respect. Another related term is חָסִיד (chasid, Strong's 2623), which denotes a pious or godly person. These terms collectively convey the idea of living in a manner that honors and reveres God, akin to the New Testament concept of θεοσέβεια.

Usage: The term θεοσέβεια is used to describe a devout and reverent attitude towards God, emphasizing a life characterized by godliness and piety. It is a quality that reflects a deep respect and commitment to living in accordance with divine principles.

Context: The term θεοσέβεια appears in the New Testament as a descriptor of the ideal Christian life, one that is marked by a profound reverence for God. This reverence is not merely an internal disposition but is manifested in outward actions and behaviors that align with God's will. The concept of θεοσέβεια encompasses both the fear of the Lord and the love of God, resulting in a life that seeks to honor Him in all things.

In the Berean Standard Bible, θεοσέβεια is often translated as "godliness" or "piety." It is a central theme in the pastoral epistles, where the apostle Paul emphasizes the importance of living a godly life as a testimony to one's faith. For instance, in 1 Timothy 2:2, Paul urges believers to pray for all people, including those in authority, "that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity."

The pursuit of θεοσέβεια is presented as a noble and worthy goal for every believer, as it reflects the transformative power of the Gospel in one's life. It is not merely about external adherence to religious practices but involves a heart fully devoted to God, resulting in a life that bears the fruit of the Spirit.

Forms and Transliterations

θεοσέβεια θεοσεβειαν θεοσέβειαν theosebeian theosébeian

Englishman's Concordance

1 Timothy 2:10 N-AFS
GRK: γυναιξὶν ἐπαγγελλομέναις θεοσέβειαν δι' ἔργων
NAS: for women making a claim to godliness.
KJV: women professing godliness) with good
INT: to women professing [the] fear of God by works

Strong's Greek 2317
1 Occurrence

θεοσέβειαν — 1 Occ.