Greek - English Dictionary
G766 - Wantonness
| Strong's No.: | G766 |
| Greek: | ἀσέλγεια |
| Transliteration: | aselgeia |
| Phonetic: | as-elg'-i-a |
| Word Origin: | From a compound of G1 (as a negative particle) and a presumed σελγής selgēs (of uncertain derivation but apparently meaning continent) |
| Bible Usage: | filthy lasciviousness wantonness. |
| Part of Speech: | Noun Feminine |
| Strongs Definition: | licentiousness (sometimes including other vices) |
| Thayers Definition: | 1. unbridled lust, excess, licentiousness, lasciviousness, wantonness, outrageousness, shamelessness, insolence |
| Bible References:
Wantonness |
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| Translation Occurrences: |
lasciviousness ( 6 )
wantonness ( 2 )
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Definitions are taken from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
by James Strong (S.T.D.) (LL.D.) 1890.
by James Strong (S.T.D.) (LL.D.) 1890.