Strong's Concordance/Greek/G766

Strong's G766 · Greek

ἀσέλγεια

asélgeia

Number
G766
Language
Greek
Original word
ἀσέλγεια
Transliteration
asélgeia
KJV occurrences
9 verses

Definition

licentiousness (sometimes including other vices)

KJV: filthy, lasciviousness, wantonness

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

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἀσέλγεια across 9 verses.

lasciviousness6×
wantonness2×
filthy1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

9 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Mark1 verse
Romans1 verse
2 Corinthians1 verse
Galatians1 verse
Ephesians1 verse
1 Peter1 verse
2 Peter2 verses
Jude1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G766 (asélgeia) mean?

licentiousness (sometimes including other vices)

How many times does G766 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G766 (ἀσέλγεια) appears in 9 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “lasciviousness.”

How is asélgeia translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G766 is rendered as “lasciviousness” (6×), “wantonness” (2×), “filthy” (1×).

Where does the Greek word ἀσέλγεια come from?

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