Greek · G810 · unreviewed

ἀσωτία

Debauchery

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ἀσωτία G810
Pronunciation asōtía

What does ἀσωτία (asōtía) mean in the Bible?

ἀσωτία (asōtía) is a Greek word meaning "debauchery". ἀσωτία, -ας, ή (ἀ- neg.

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Meaning

debauchery
Extended definition

(ἀ- neg., σώζω), [in LXX: Pro.28:7 (זָלַל), 2Ma.6:4 * ;] prodigality, wastefulness, profligacy: Eph.5:18, Tit.1:6, 1Pe.4:4 (MM, see word).

Synonymsἀσέλγεια, q.v
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Singular · Feminine Eph 5:18
Genitive · Singular · Feminine Titus 1:6 · 1 Pet 4:4
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