Strong's Lexicon thréskos of unc. or.: Religious, devout Original Word: θρῆσκος Word Origin: Of uncertain origin Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "thrēskos," the concept of religious observance can be related to Hebrew terms like "חָסִיד" (chasid, Strong's H2623), meaning pious or godly, and "יָרֵא" (yare, Strong's H3373), meaning fearing or reverent. Usage: The term "thrēskos" is used to describe someone who is religious or devout, particularly in the outward expression of religious practices. It implies a focus on the external observance of religious duties and rituals. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, religion was often characterized by public rituals, sacrifices, and ceremonies. Being "thrēskos" would have been associated with the visible and communal aspects of religious life. In the Jewish context, it could relate to the observance of the Law and traditional practices. The early Christian community, while valuing genuine faith, often critiqued mere external religiosity that lacked true spiritual transformation. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originreligious NASB Translation religious (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2357: θρησκόςθρησκός (T WH θρησκός, cf. (Tdf. Proleg., p. 101); Winers Grammar, § 6, 1 e.; Lipsius, Grammat. Untersuch., p. 28), θρησκου, ὁ, fearing or worshipping God; religious (apparently from τρέω to tremble; hence, properly, trembling, fearful; cf. J. G. Müller in Theol. Studien und Kritiken for 1835, p. 121; on the different conjectures of others, see Passow, under the word (Curtius, § 316 connects with θρα; hence, 'to adhere to,' 'be a votary of'; cf. Vanicek, p. 395)): James 1:26. (Cf. Trench, § xlviii.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance religious. Probably from the base of throeo; ceremonious in worship (as demonstrative), i.e. Pious -- religious. see GREEK throeo Forms and Transliterations θρησκος θρησκὸς θρήσκος threskos threskòs thrēskos thrēskòsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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