Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
self-made religion
Usage: ἐθελο-θρησκία (Rec. -εία), -ας, ἡ, self-imposed worship: Col.2:23 (eccl.; cf. DB, iv, 923a; Cremer, 733).† (AS)
Strong's Number
G1479
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
1
Books
1
Strong's G1479 Quick Answer
Strong's G1479 ἐθελοθρησκεία (ethelothreskeia) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. ethelothreskeia (eth-el-oth-race-kei'-ah) n. 1. willful (arbitrary and unwarranted) piety, i.e. pretended, false, or counterfeit observance [from G2309 and G2356] It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include will. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.
- Meaning
- ethelothreskeia (eth-el-oth-race-kei'-ah) n. 1. willful (arbitrary and unwarranted) piety, i.e. pretended, false, or counterfeit observance [from G2309 and G2356]
- Usage
- 1 linked usage
- Books
- 1 indexed book
- Corpus
- New Testament
- Usage Words
- will
Meaning and Definition
ethelothreskeia (eth-el-oth-race-kei'-ah) n. 1. willful (arbitrary and unwarranted) piety, i.e. pretended, false, or counterfeit observance [from G2309 and G2356] KJV: will worship Root(s): G2309, G2356
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1479. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G1479 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render ethelothreskeia, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
will
Colossians 2:23
How Strong's G1479 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 1 linked usage.
Strong's G1479 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G1479 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
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.
Usage Excerpts
First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's G1479.
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.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1479, grouped by book.
Colossians 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G1479 FAQ
What does ethelothreskeia (ἐθελοθρησκεία) mean?
Ethelothreskeia (Strong's G1479) is a Greek word most simply glossed "will worship". ethelothreskeia (eth-el-oth-race-kei'-ah) n. 1. willful (arbitrary and unwarranted) piety, i.e. pretended, false, or counterfeit observance [from G2309 and G2356]
How many times is ethelothreskeia (ἐθελοθρησκεία) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's G1479 across 1 book.
Where can I study ethelothreskeia (ἐθελοθρησκεία) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1479 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.
What English words translate ethelothreskeia (ἐθελοθρησκεία)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as will. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.