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ΕΘΕΛΟΘΡΗΣΚΙΑ, εθελοθρησκια
ETHELOTHRĒSKIA, ethelothrēskia
Sounds Like: eh-theh-loh-thrays-KEE-ah
Translations: self-made religion, will-worship, voluntary worship, self-imposed worship, a self-chosen form of worship
From the root: ΕΘΕΛΟΘΡΗΣΚΙΑ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This is a compound word formed from 'ethelos' (will, desire) and 'threskeia' (worship, religion). It refers to a form of worship or religious practice that is chosen by oneself, rather than being commanded by God or based on divine revelation. It implies a worship that is arbitrary, self-devised, or based on human will and tradition, often leading to ascetic practices or rituals that lack true spiritual value. It can be used to describe religious observances that are outwardly pious but inwardly empty or misguided.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G1479 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- Colossians — 2:23
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