θρησκεία
thrēskeía
religion
Ritual practice or expression of devotion, particularly with reference to outward observances, ceremonies, or cultic acts. In different contexts, it denotes formal religious activity, the practice or demonstration of piety, or ritual observance, often emphasizing visible actions rather than inward disposition. It may carry a neutral, negative, or positive evaluation depending on the speaker's intent and context.
James 1:26 · Word #17
Lexicon G2356
| Lemma | θρησκεία |
| Transliteration | thrēskeía |
| Strong's | G2356 |
| Definition | Ritual practice or expression of devotion, particularly with reference to outward observances, ceremonies, or cultic acts. In different contexts, it denotes formal religious activity, the practice or demonstration of piety, or ritual observance, often emphasizing visible actions rather than inward disposition. It may carry a neutral, negative, or positive evaluation depending on the speaker's intent and context. |
Morphology N NOM F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | religion |
| Literal | religion |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | θρησκεία |
| Strong's | G2356 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2356-01
in ritual observance
| Morphological Notes | Noun, feminine, singular, dative (Gr,N,,,,,DFS) |
| Rendering Rationale | "Ritual observance" reflects the core sense of outward, ceremonial religious practice rooted in θρησκ-. The dative singular form is represented with "in," conveying the case’s typical locative or instrumental nuance without imposing verse context. |
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