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Strong's G2151 εὐσεβέω (eusebeo)

Eusebeo means “worship” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2151 — zalal (“blow down”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2151
Language Greek
Linked Usages 7
Books 4

Strong's G2151 Quick Answer

Strong's G2151 εὐσεβέω (eusebeo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. eusebeo (yoo-seb-eh'-o) v. 1. to be well-reverent 2. to show devout reverence in attitude, conduct, and deed It has 7 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include god. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
eusebeo (yoo-seb-eh'-o) v. 1. to be well-reverent 2. to show devout reverence in attitude, conduct, and deed
Usage
7 linked usages
Books
4 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
god

Meaning and Definition

eusebeo (yoo-seb-eh'-o) v. 1. to be well-reverent 2. to show devout reverence in attitude, conduct, and deed 3. (towards God) to worship 4. (towards parents) to respect (support) [from G2152] KJV: show piety, worship Root(s): G2152

Original Word
εὐσεβέω
Transliteration
eusebeo
Derivation
Root: εὐσεβής R1: 2152
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2151. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to show piety

Usage: εὐ-σεβέω, -ῶ (εὐσεβής, which see), [in LXX: Dan LXX Sus 1:64, 4Ma.9:6 אR, 4Ma.11:5 4Mac 11:8 4Mac 11:23 4Mac 18:2 * ;] to reverence, show piety towards; with accusative (else­where more frequently before εἰς., περί, πρός): οἶκον, 1Ti.5:4; θεόν, Act.17:23 (Cremer, 525).† (AS)

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How Strong's G2151 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render eusebeo, 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.

GOD Acts 17:23

How Strong's G2151 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, New Testament, and Septuagint / Greek Old 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 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha with 4 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G2151 (εὐσεβέω) appears 5 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2151 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 G2151 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

Acts 17:23 KJV

For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you.

1 Timothy 5:4 KJV

But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God.

Strong's G2151 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Isaiah 24:16 Septuagint / Brenton

O Lord God of Israel, from the ends of the earth we have heard wonderful things, and there is hope to the godly: but they shall say, Woe to the despisers, that despise the law.

Strong's G2151 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

4 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

4 Maccabees 9:6 Septuagint / Brenton

But if aged men of the Hebrews have died in the cause of religion after enduring torture, more rightly should we younger men die, scorning your cruel tortures, which our aged instructor overcame.

4 Maccabees 11:5 Septuagint / Brenton

Does it seem evil to thee that we worship the Founder of all things, and live according to his surpassing law?

4 Maccabees 11:23 Septuagint / Brenton

I, too, bearing with me a great avenger, O deviser of tortures, and enemy of the truly pious.

Usage Excerpts

First 7 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2151.

Isaiah 24:16 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
O Lord God of Israel, from the ends of the earth we have heard wonderful things, and there is hope to the godly: but they shall say, Woe to the despisers, that despise the law.
Acts 17:23 New Testament, KJV
For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you.
1 Timothy 5:4 New Testament, KJV
But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God.
4 Maccabees 9:6 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
But if aged men of the Hebrews have died in the cause of religion after enduring torture, more rightly should we younger men die, scorning your cruel tortures, which our aged instructor overcame.
4 Maccabees 11:5 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Does it seem evil to thee that we worship the Founder of all things, and live according to his surpassing law?
4 Maccabees 11:23 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
I, too, bearing with me a great avenger, O deviser of tortures, and enemy of the truly pious.
4 Maccabees 18:1 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
O Israelitish children, descendants of the seed of Abraham, obey this law, and in every way be religious.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2151, grouped by book.

Isaiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
1 Timothy 1 usage, New Testament
4 Maccabees 4 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G2151 FAQ

What does eusebeo (εὐσεβέω) mean?

Eusebeo (Strong's G2151) is a Greek word most simply glossed "worship". eusebeo (yoo-seb-eh'-o) v. 1. to be well-reverent 2. to show devout reverence in attitude, conduct, and deed

How many times is eusebeo (εὐσεβέω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 7 linked usages for Strong's G2151 across 4 books.

Where can I study eusebeo (εὐσεβέω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2151 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate eusebeo (εὐσεβέω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as god. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G2151 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 4 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2151, with linked reader references where each row is available.