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θεοσέβεια
theosebeia
G2317
G:N-F Greek

reverence for God

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Theosebeia denotes the professed reverence for God that 1 Timothy 2:10 places alongside good works.

The attested use presents reverence for God as something professed by women and set in the context of good works.

Senses in use

  1. Professed reverence expressed with good works · dominant

    In 1 Timothy 2:10, the accusative singular feminine form occurs in the phrase describing women who profess this reverence; the APB renders the clause “women who profess reverence for God—through good works.”

In the Anselm Project Bible: In 1 Timothy 2:10, the APB presents the clause as “women who profess reverence for God—through good works.” The precise contribution of the Greek form is identified from its clause and morphology rather than the English wording alone.

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