Definition and Meaning:
The term "piously" refers to the quality of being devoutly religious or reverent. It encompasses actions, thoughts, and attitudes that reflect a deep respect and commitment to God and His commandments. In a biblical context, piety is often associated with living a life that is pleasing to God, characterized by obedience, worship, and moral integrity.

Biblical Context:
Piety is a central theme throughout the Bible, where it is often linked with righteousness and godliness. The Scriptures provide numerous examples and teachings on living piously, emphasizing the importance of a heart devoted to God.

Old Testament References:
In the Old Testament, piety is closely associated with the fear of the Lord, which is the beginning of wisdom (Proverbs 9:10). The life of Job is a profound example of piety. Despite severe trials, Job maintained his integrity and reverence for God, as seen in Job 1:1, "There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job. And this man was blameless and upright, fearing God and shunning evil."

The Psalms frequently highlight the pious life, encouraging believers to seek God earnestly and live according to His statutes. Psalm 1:1-2 describes the blessedness of the pious: "Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand in the way of sinners, nor sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night."

New Testament References:
In the New Testament, piety is exemplified in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Jesus emphasized the importance of genuine devotion over mere outward religious practices. In Matthew 6:1, He warns, "Be careful not to perform your righteous acts before men to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven."

The Apostle Paul also speaks to the essence of piety in his letters. In 1 Timothy 4:7-8, Paul advises, "Train yourself for godliness. For physical exercise is of limited value, but godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for the present life and for the one to come."

Characteristics of Pious Living:
1. Obedience to God’s Commandments: A pious individual strives to live in accordance with God’s laws, as seen in Deuteronomy 6:17, "You shall diligently keep the commandments of the LORD your God and His testimonies and statutes He has commanded you."

2. Prayer and Worship: Regular communication with God through prayer and worship is a hallmark of piety. Daniel exemplified this by praying three times a day, even when it was forbidden (Daniel 6:10).

3. Moral Integrity: Piety involves maintaining a life of moral purity and integrity. The Apostle Peter encourages believers to "live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us" (1 Peter 2:12).

4. Compassion and Service: A pious life is marked by love and service to others, reflecting the character of Christ. James 1:27 states, "Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world."

Conclusion:
While the Bible does not use the term "piously" frequently, the concept is woven throughout its teachings, urging believers to live lives that honor God through sincere devotion, righteous conduct, and compassionate service.(adv.) In a pious manner.2153. eusebos -- piously
... piously. Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: eusebos Phonetic Spelling:
(yoo-seb-oce') Short Definition: piously, religiously Definition: piously ...
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3743. hosios -- piously, holily
... piously, holily. Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: hosios Phonetic Spelling:
(hos-ee-oce') Short Definition: piously Definition: religiously, piously. ...
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4920. suniemi -- to set together, fig. to understand
... From sun and hiemi (to send); to put together, ie (mentally) to comprehend; by
implication, to act piously -- consider, understand, be wise. see GREEK sun. ...
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Christ did not Come for the Sake of the Men of one Age Only, but ...
... Heresies: Book IV Chapter XXII."Christ did not come for the sake of the men of one
age only, but for all who, living righteously and piously, had believed ...
/.../irenaeus/against heresies/chapter xxii christ did not come.htm

He Entreats God for Her Sins, and Admonishes his Readers to ...
... Book IX. Chapter XIII."He Entreats God for Her Sins, and Admonishes His
Readers to Remember Her Piously. 34. But,"my heart being ...
/.../the confessions and letters of st/chapter xiii he entreats god for.htm

That the Catholic Faith May be Confirmed Even by the Dissensions ...
... For it is not to be thought that what the same teacher says can at any time fail,
"Whoever will live piously in Christ shall suffer persecution." [1248 ...
/.../augustine/city of god/chapter 51 that the catholic faith.htm

On the Invocation of Saints
... Bellarmine, when he had affixed this title, "The saints ought to be invoked,"
immediately subjoined the following thesis: "The saints are piously and usefully ...
/.../arminius/the works of james arminius vol 1/disputation 24 on the invocation.htm

Letter vii.
... SECTION II. But you say, the Sophist Apollophanes rails at me, and calls me parricide,
as using, not piously, the writings of Greeks against the Greeks. ...
/.../dionysius/letters of dionysius the areopagite/letter vii.htm

Letter xxii (Circa AD 1129) to Simon, Abbot of S. Nicholas
... 2. All those, indeed, who wish to live piously in Christ suffer persecution
(2 Timothy 3:12). The intention to live piously is never ...
/.../some letters of saint bernard abbot of clairvaux/letter xxii circa a d 1129.htm

Whether all the Angels were So Created in one Common State of ...
... That it is so with the angels of light we piously believe; but that the fallen angels,
who by their own default lost that light, did not enjoy this blessedness ...
/.../augustine/city of god/chapter 13 whether all the angels.htm

Conclusion
... Wherefore, this Synod of Dort, in the name of the Lord, conjures as many as piously
call upon the name of our Savior Jesus Christ to judge of the faith of the ...
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The General Service to Saints Andrew of Constantinople, Isidore of ...
... doth illumine the fulness of the faithful, driving away the demon's darkness; wherefore
as participant of the never-fading grace we all piously praise thee, O ...
/.../anonymous/the general menaion/chapter xxvii the general service.htm

The Second Epistle.
... for the universal Church which has been redeemed by the blood of Christ, and aid
all who serve the Lord, and give help to all who live piously by apostolic ...
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Piously (3 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Piously (3 Occurrences). ... 2 Timothy 3:12 And all indeed
who desire to live piously in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. (DBY YLT). ...
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Pious (18 Occurrences)

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Pipe (13 Occurrences)

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Justly (22 Occurrences)
... Titus 2:12 teaching us that, having denied impiety and worldly lusts, we should
live soberly, and justly, and piously in the present course of things, (DBY). ...
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Godly (50 Occurrences)
... righteous; as, a godly life. 2. (adv.) Piously; devoutly; righteously. Int. Standard
Bible Encyclopedia. GODLINESS; GODLY. god'-li-nes, god ...
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Impiety (9 Occurrences)
... Titus 2:12 teaching us that, having denied impiety and worldly lusts, we should
live soberly, and justly, and piously in the present course of things, (DBY YLT ...
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Devoutly (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (adv.) In a devout and reverent manner; with devout
emotions; piously. 2. (adv.) Sincerely; solemnly; earnestly. ...
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Conducted (14 Occurrences)
... 1 Thessalonians 2:10 Ye are witnesses, and God, how piously and righteously and
blamelessly we have conducted ourselves with you that believe: (DBY). ...
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Sensibly (2 Occurrences)
... Titus 2:12 teaching us, that denying the impiety and the worldly desires, soberly
and righteously and piously we may live in the present age, (See NAS). ...
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Denied (34 Occurrences)
... Titus 2:12 teaching us that, having denied impiety and worldly lusts, we should
live soberly, and justly, and piously in the present course of things, (DBY). ...
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