Strong's Lexicon eusebeó: To show piety, to be devout, to act reverently Original Word: εὐσεβέω Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word εὐσεβής (eusebēs), meaning "pious" or "devout." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for εὐσεβέω, the concept of piety and reverence can be related to Hebrew words like יָרֵא (yare, Strong's H3372), meaning "to fear" or "to revere," often used in the context of fearing the Lord. Usage: The verb εὐσεβέω (eusebeó) is used in the New Testament to describe the act of showing reverence or piety, particularly in a religious context. It implies a devout and respectful attitude towards God, often manifesting in worship, prayer, and righteous living. This term emphasizes the outward expression of one's inner faith and devotion. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, piety was a significant virtue, often associated with fulfilling one's duties to the gods, family, and society. The concept of εὐσεβέω would have resonated with early Christians who were called to live out their faith in a manner that was distinct from the surrounding pagan culture. For Christians, true piety was not just about external rituals but a heartfelt devotion to the one true God, as revealed in Jesus Christ. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 2151 eusebéō (from 2152 /eusebḗs) – pay homage (to revere). See 2150 (eusebeia). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom eusebés Definition to show piety towards NASB Translation practice piety (1), worship (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2151: εὐσεβέωεὐσεβέω, ἐυσεβω (εὐσεβής); "to be εὐσεβής (pious), to act piously or reverently" (toward God, one's country, magistrates, relations, and all to whom dutiful regard or reverence is due); in secular authors followed by εἰς, περί, πρός τινα; rarely also transitive, as Aeschylus Ag. 338 (τούς Θεούς) and in the Bible: τόν ἴδιον οἶκον, 1 Timothy 5:4; Θεόν, to worship God, Acts 17:23; 4 Macc. 5:24 (23) variant; Strong's Exhaustive Concordance show piety, worship. From eusebes; to be pious, i.e. (towards God) to worship, or (towards parents) to respect (support) -- show piety, worship. see GREEK eusebes Forms and Transliterations ευσεβειν ευσεβείν εὐσεβεῖν ευσεβειτε ευσεβείτε εὐσεβεῖτε eusebein eusebeîn eusebeite eusebeîteLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 17:23 V-PIA-2PGRK: οὖν ἀγνοοῦντες εὐσεβεῖτε τοῦτο ἐγὼ NAS: what you worship in ignorance, KJV: ye ignorantly worship, him INT: therefore not knowing you worship him I 1 Timothy 5:4 V-PNA Strong's Greek 2151 |
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