Refiner Word Study eidololatria (G1495)
G1495  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
εἰδωλολατρία
eidololatria
4 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"idolatry, worship of idols, 1 Cor. 10:14; Gal. 5:20; Col. 3:5; 1 Pet. 4:3*"

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Definition and meaning

What does eidololatria mean in Greek?

4
Occurrences in Scripture
G1495
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

idolatry, worship of idols, 1 Cor. 10:14; Gal. 5:20; Col. 3:5; 1 Pet. 4:3*

In the original Greek the word is written: εἰδωλολατρία

Scripture references

Top 4 Bible verses with eidololatria

These are the most notable occurrences of eidololatria (G1495) across the King James Bible.

1 Corinthians 10:14

Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry.

Galatians 5:20

Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,

Colossians 3:5

Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:

1 Peter 4:3

For the time past of our life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries:

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about eidololatria

What does eidololatria mean in Greek?

Strong's G1495 (eidololatria) is a Greek word that means: idolatry, worship of idols, 1 Cor. 10:14; Gal. 5:20; Col. 3:5; 1 Pet. 4:3* It appears 4 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does eidololatria appear in the Bible?

The word eidololatria (G1495) appears 4 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G1495?

Strong's G1495 is eidololatria, a Greek word defined as: idolatry, worship of idols, 1 Cor. 10:14; Gal. 5:20; Col. 3:5; 1 Pet. 4:3*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is eidololatria in the Old Testament or New Testament?

eidololatria is a Greek word found in the New Testament.