ἘΘΕΛΟΘΡΗΣΚΙΑ, ἐθελοθρησκια
ETHELOTHRĒSKIA, ethelothrēskia
Sounds Like: eh-theh-loh-thrays-KEE-ah
Translations: will-worship, self-made religion, voluntary worship, superstition, a will-worship, a self-made religion, a voluntary worship, a superstition
From the root: ἘΘΕΛΩ, ΘΡΗΣΚΕΙΑ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This is a compound word formed from 'to will' or 'to wish' and 'religion' or 'worship'. It refers to a form of worship or religious practice that is self-imposed or chosen by one's own will, rather than being commanded by God. It often carries a negative connotation, implying a devotion that is excessive, misguided, or based on human tradition rather than divine revelation. It describes a religious observance that is voluntary and not necessarily beneficial or true.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G1479 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Tischendorf's Greek New Testament
- Colossians — 2:23
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ἘΘΕΛΩ, ΘΡΗΣΚΕΙΑ, appear in our texts.
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