Strong's G2356 · Greek
θρησκεία
thrēskeía
Definition
ceremonial observance
KJV: religion, worshipping
Root / derivation: from a derivative of G2357 (θρησκός);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered θρησκεία across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
James2 verses
If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is vain.
James 1:27Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2356 (thrēskeía) mean?
ceremonial observance
How many times does G2356 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2356 (θρησκεία) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “religion.”
How is thrēskeía translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2356 is rendered as “religion” (3×), “worshipping” (1×).
Where does the Greek word θρησκεία come from?
from a derivative of G2357 (θρησκός);