Greek · G2356, G32 · unreviewed

θρησκεία τῶν ἀγγέλων

Ceremonial observance · angel

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θρησκεία G2356 ceremonial observance

Pronunciation thrēskeía

Religion as external practice and ritual observance, distinct from inward faith or spiritual reality.

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ἄγγελος G32 angel

Pronunciation ángelos

Messenger or heavenly being sent by God to reveal or execute His purposes and will

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What does θρησκεία τῶν ἀγγέλων (thrēskeia tōn angelōn) mean in the Bible?

θρησκεία · ἄγγελος is a Greek word meaning "religious devotion involving angels".

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Meaning

religious devotion involving angels

Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Singular · Feminine Jas 1:26 · Jas 1:27 2×

Genitive · Singular · Feminine Acts 26:5 1×

Dative · Singular · Feminine Col 2:18 1×

Word Pictures (Robertson)

A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.

Acts 12 — The Lord Delivers His Servant and Judges Proud Opposition Acts 23 — The Lord Stands Near Paul and Preserves His Witness Acts 27 — The Storm, the Shipwreck, and the Promise of God Acts 6 — Word Ministry, Servant Leadership, and Stephen’s Faithful Witness Colossians 2 — Fullness in Christ and Freedom from Christ-Plus Religion John 20 — The Risen Lord: Empty Tomb, Eyewitness Faith, Peace, Mission, Spirit, Thomas, and the Purpose of the Gospel Luke 12 — Fear God, Confess Christ, Seek the Kingdom, and Be Ready Luke 7 — The Compassionate Lord Who Heals, Raises, Confirms, and Forgives Mark 12 — The Rejected Son, the Greatest Commandment, the Lord of David, and the Widow’s Offering Mark 13 — Watch and Endure: Temple Judgment, Gospel Witness, Tribulation, the Son of Man, and Readiness Mark 8 — Seeing Jesus Clearly: Bread, Blindness, Confession, Cross, and Discipleship Matthew 11 — The Messiah Question, the Rejected Generation, and Rest for the Weary Matthew 13 — The Kingdom in Parables: Hearing, Hiddenness, Growth, Worth, and Judgment Matthew 16 — The Confession of the Christ, the Church Christ Builds, and the Cross-Shaped Way of Discipleship Matthew 18 — Kingdom Humility, Care for the Little Ones, Discipline, and Forgiveness in Christ’s Community Matthew 22 — The Wedding Banquet, the King’s Invitation, and the Messiah Who Is David’s Lord Matthew 24 — The Olivet Discourse: Temple Desolation, Coming Judgment, the Son of Man, and Watchful Readiness Matthew 25 — Readiness, Stewardship, and the Final Judgment of the Son of Man Matthew 28 — The Resurrection of Jesus and the Great Commission of the Risen King Matthew 4 — The Tested Son, the Kingdom Proclaimed, and the First Disciples Called

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