Strong's Concordance/Greek/G766

Strong's G766 · Greek

ἀσέλγεια

aselgeia · /as-elg'-i-a/

Number
G766
Language
Greek
Original word
ἀσέλγεια
Transliteration
aselgeia
Pronunciation
as-elg'-i-a
KJV occurrences
9 verses

Definition

from a compound of 1 (as a negative particle) and a presumed selges (of uncertain derivation, but apparently meaning continent); licentiousness (sometimes including other vices):--filthy, lasciviousness, wantonness.

KJV: filthy, lasciviousness, wantonness

Root / derivation: from a compound of 1 (as a negative particle) and a presumed selges (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 (aselgeia) mean?

from a compound of 1 (as a negative particle) and a presumed selges (of uncertain derivation, but apparently meaning continent); licentiousness (sometimes including other vices):--filthy, lasciviousness, wantonness.

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 aselgeia 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 1 (as a negative particle) and a presumed selges (of uncertain derivation, but apparently meaning continent)