ἀσέλγεια (asélgeia) — Filthy

Greek word study: ἀσέλγεια (asélgeia), Strong's G766. licentiousness (sometimes including other vices)

GreekStrong's G766
Quick definition
Greek word
ἀσέλγεια (asélgeia)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

licentiousness (sometimes including other vices)

Word study
Derivation: from a compound of G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and a presumed (of uncertain derivation, but apparently meaning continent);

KJV translation words: filthy, lasciviousness, wantonness

Where this word appears

Strong's G766 is tagged on 10 words in 10 verses across 8 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 7:22 and last appears in Jude 1:4.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

sensuality ×6to sensuality ×2in sensuality ×1of sensuality ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ἀσελγείαις ×4ἀσελγείᾳ ×3ἀσέλγεια ×2ἀσέλγειαν ×1

Books where it appears most

2 Peter ×3Mark ×1Romans ×12 Corinthians ×1Galatians ×1Ephesians ×11 Peter ×1Jude ×1

Verses (all 10)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1 Α (A).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does asélgeia (G766) mean?

Licentiousness (sometimes including other vices).

How is G766 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G766 as: filthy, lasciviousness, wantonness.

How often does ἀσέλγεια (asélgeia) appear?

Strong's G766 is tagged on 10 words in 10 verses across 8 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 7:22 and last appears in Jude 1:4.