δειλία
Timidity
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What does δειλία (deilía) mean in the Bible?
δειλία (deilía) is a Greek word meaning "timidity". δειλία, -ας, ἡ (δειλός), [in LXX for אֵימָה, מְחִתָּה, etc. Paul identifies fear as a governing posture God does not give. This sets up the entire letter’s call to endure suffering and guard the gospel without shame.
Meaning
Cowardice as loss of spiritual confidence; distinct from fear (φόβος) in being shameful, never morally commendable.
(δειλός), [in LXX for אֵימָה, מְחִתָּה, etc. ;] cowardice, timidity (never in good sense): 2Ti.1:7.
Why This Word Matters
Paul identifies fear as a governing posture God does not give. This sets up the entire letter’s call to endure suffering and guard the gospel without shame. 2 Timothy 1:1-7
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Biblical Occurrences
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