Strong G1479ἐθελοθρησκεία

self-made religion

Transliteration
ethelothrēskeia
Pronunciation
eth-el-oth-race-ki'-ah
Morphology
Greek Noun (Feminine)

Definition

From G2309 and G2356; voluntary (arbitrary and unwarranted) piety that is sanctimony: - will worship.

Detailed definition

ἐθελο-θρησκία (Rec. -εία), -ας, ἡ,
self-imposed worship: Col.2:23 (eccl.; cf. DB, iv, 923a; Cremer, 733).†
(AS)

In the Bible

Strong G1479 appears in 1 verse of the KJV.

Translated in the KJV by

  • worship1

First verses

  1. Colossians 2:23
    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.
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Detailed Greek dictionary
ἐθελο-θρησκεία, ἡ,
will-worship, self-chosen service, [NT (NT.Col.2.23.)]