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ἐθελοθρησκεία G1479

G1479 is the Greek word ἐθελοθρησκεία, transliterated ethelothrēskeía. The King James Version most often renders it worship.

Word: ἐθελοθρησκείαTransliteration: ethelothrēskeíaLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

voluntary (arbitrary and unwarranted) piety, i.e. sanctimony.

Where it comes from

from G2309 (θέλω) and G2356 (θρησκεία).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

worship 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: will worship.

Verses using ἐθελοθρησκεία

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

Colossians 2:23 · KJV

Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and neglecting of the body; not in any honour to the satisfying of the flesh.

Common questions

What does Strong's G1479 mean?

G1479 is the Greek word ἐθελοθρησκεία (ethelothrēskeía), meaning voluntary (arbitrary and unwarranted) piety, i.e. sanctimony.

How is G1479 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it worship (1 time).

How many times does G1479 appear in the Bible?

ἐθελοθρησκεία (ethelothrēskeía) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1479 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2309 (θέλω) and G2356 (θρησκεία).

Nearby entries

G1476 · ἑδραῖος — sedentary, i.e. (by implication) immovable G1477 · ἑδραίωμα — a support, i.e. (figuratively) basis G1478 · Ἐζεκίας — Ezekias (i.e. Hezekeiah), an Israelite G1480 · ἐθίζω — to accustom, i.e. (neuter passive…G1481 · ἐθνάρχης — the governor (not king) of a district G1482 · ἐθνικός — national ("ethnic"), i.e. (specially) a Gentile

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