θρησκεία

thrēskeia

Greek G2356 Noun, feminine 4 occurrences in 4 verses

θρησκεία religion

θρησκεία (-κία, T), -ας, ἡ

(θρῆσκος), [in LXX: Wis.14:18, 27, Sir.22:5 A, 4Ma.5:6 4Mac 5:13 * ;]

religion in its external aspect (MM, Exp., xv), worship: Act.26:5, Jas.1:26-27; θ. τῶν ἀγγέλων, Col.2:18.†

SYN.: see: θρῆσκος (AS)

Translation

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Concordance 4 verses

Acts 26:5 θρησκείας

They have known me for a long time and can testify, if they are willing, that I lived as a Pharisee, adhering to the strictest sect of our religion.
Colossians 2:18 θρησκείᾳ

Do not let anyone who delights in false humility and the worship of angels disqualify you with speculation about what he has seen. Such a person is puffed up without basis by his unspiritual mind.
James 1:26 θρησκεία

If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless.
James 1:27 θρησκεία

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.