Refiner Word Study apheidia (G857)
G857  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
ἀφειδία
apheidia
1 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"pr. the disposition of one who is ἀφειδής, unsparing; hence, in NT unsparingness in the way of rigorous treatment, non-indulgence, Col. 2:23*"

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Definition and meaning

What does apheidia mean in Greek?

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Occurrences in Scripture
G857
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

pr. the disposition of one who is ἀφειδής, unsparing; hence, in NT unsparingness in the way of rigorous treatment, non-indulgence, Col. 2:23*

In the original Greek the word is written: ἀφειδία

Scripture references

Top 1 Bible verses with apheidia

These are the most notable occurrences of apheidia (G857) across the King James Bible.

Colossians 2:23

Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and neglecting of the body; not in any honour to the satisfying of the flesh.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about apheidia

What does apheidia mean in Greek?

Strong's G857 (apheidia) is a Greek word that means: pr. the disposition of one who is ἀφειδής, unsparing; hence, in NT unsparingness in the way of rigorous treatment, non-indulgence, Col. 2:23* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does apheidia appear in the Bible?

The word apheidia (G857) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G857?

Strong's G857 is apheidia, a Greek word defined as: pr. the disposition of one who is ἀφειδής, unsparing; hence, in NT unsparingness in the way of rigorous treatment, non-indulgence, Col. 2:23*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is apheidia in the Old Testament or New Testament?

apheidia is a Greek word found in the New Testament.