Strong's Lexicon deilia: Timidity, cowardice, fearfulness Original Word: δειλία Word Origin: Derived from δειλός (deilos), meaning "timid" or "fearful." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "deilia," similar concepts can be found in words like יִרְאָה (yirah, Strong's H3374), meaning "fear" or "reverence," and חֲרָדָה (charadah, Strong's H2731), meaning "trembling" or "anxiety." Usage: In the New Testament, "deilia" refers to a spirit of timidity or cowardice, often contrasted with the boldness and courage that comes from faith in God. It is used to describe a lack of confidence or fearfulness that hinders one's ability to act in faith and obedience. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, courage was highly valued, and timidity was often seen as a negative trait. The early Christians, living under the threat of persecution, were encouraged to exhibit boldness and courage in their faith. The concept of "deilia" would have been particularly relevant in this context, as believers were called to stand firm in their convictions despite external pressures. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 1167 deilía – timidity, reticence (used only in 2 Tim 1:7). See 1169 (deilós). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom deilos Definition cowardice NASB Translation timidity (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1167: δειλίαδειλία, δειλίας, ἡ (δειλός), timidity, fearfullness, cowardice: 2 Timothy 1:7. (Sophocles (Herodotus), Euripides, (Aristophanes), Thucydides, and subsequent writings.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fear. From deilos; timidity -- fear. see GREEK deilos Forms and Transliterations δειλία δειλίαν δειλιάνη δειλιας δειλίας deilias deilíasLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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