Berean Strong's Lexicon aselgeia: Licentiousness, debauchery, sensuality, lewdness Original Word: ἀσέλγεια Word Origin: Derived from a compound of 1 (as a negative particle) and a presumed selges (of uncertain derivation, possibly meaning "continent" or "self-controlled") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "aselgeia," similar concepts can be found in terms like זִמָּה (zimmah, Strong's H2154), which refers to lewdness or wickedness. Usage: The term "aselgeia" refers to unrestrained, shameless behavior, often associated with sexual excesses and moral depravity. It denotes a lack of self-control and a disregard for moral boundaries, often manifesting in actions that are openly indecent or offensive. In the New Testament, it is used to describe behaviors that are contrary to the holiness and purity expected of believers. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, "aselgeia" was often associated with the hedonistic lifestyles prevalent in certain segments of society. The term captures the essence of living without regard for moral or social norms, often in pursuit of personal pleasure. Such behavior was not only common in pagan religious practices but also in the broader cultural context, where indulgence in sensual pleasures was sometimes celebrated. HELPS Word-studies 766 asélgeia (from aselgēs/"brutal") – properly, violent spite which rejects restraint and indulges in lawless insolence (wanton caprice). [This is likewise the meaning of 766 /asélgeia in classical Greek (WS, 110).] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition licentiousness, wantonness NASB Translation licentiousness (1), sensual (1), sensuality (8). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 766: ἀσέλγειαἀσέλγεια, ἀσελγειας, ἡ, the conduct and character of one who is ἀσελγής (a word which some suppose to be compounded of the alpha privative and Σελγη, the name of a city in Pisidia whose citizens excelled in strictness of morals (so Etym. Magn. 152, 38; per contra cf. Suidas 603 d.): others of ἆ intens. and σαλάγειν, to disturb, raise a din; others, and now the majority, of alpha privative and σέλγω equivalent to θέλγω, not affecting pleasantly, exciting disgust), "unbridled lust, excess, licentiousness, lasciviousness, wantonness, outrageousness, shamelessness, insolence": Mark 7:22 (where it is uncertain what particular vice is spoken of); of gluttony and venery, Jude 1:4; plural, 1 Peter 4:3; 2 Peter 2:2 (for Rec. ἀπωλείαις), 18; of carnality, lasciviousness: 2 Corinthians 12:21; Galatians 5:19; Ephesians 4:19; 2 Peter 2:7; plural "wanton (acts or) manners, as filthy words, indecent bodily movements, unchaste handling of males and females, etc." (Fritzsche), Romans 13:13. (In Biblical Greek besides only in Wis. 14:26 and 3Macc. 2:26. Among Greek writings used by Plato, Isocrates and following; at length by Plutarch (Lucull. 38) and Lucian (dial. meretr. 6) of the wantonness of women (Lob. ad Phryn., p. 184 n.).) Cf. Tittmann i., p. 151f; (especially Trench, § xvi.). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance filth, lasciviousness, debauchery. From a compound of a (as a negative particle) and a presumed selges (of uncertain derivation, but apparently meaning continent); licentiousness (sometimes including other vices) -- filthy, lasciviousness, wantonness. see GREEK a Forms and Transliterations ασελγεια ασελγεία ασέλγεια ἀσελγείᾳ ἀσέλγεια ασελγειαις ασελγείαις ἀσελγείαις ασελγειαν ασέλγειαν ἀσέλγειαν aselgeia asélgeia aselgeíāi aselgeiais aselgeíais aselgeian asélgeianLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Mark 7:22 N-NFSGRK: πονηρίαι δόλος ἀσέλγεια ὀφθαλμὸς πονηρός NAS: [as well] [as] deceit, sensuality, envy, KJV: deceit, lasciviousness, an evil INT: wickednesses deceit sensuality envy evil Romans 13:13 N-DFP 2 Corinthians 12:21 N-DFS Galatians 5:19 N-NFS Ephesians 4:19 N-DFS 1 Peter 4:3 N-DFP 2 Peter 2:2 N-DFP 2 Peter 2:7 N-DFS 2 Peter 2:18 N-DFP Jude 1:4 N-AFS Strong's Greek 766 |
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