Strongs Number: G766
- Greek Word
- ἀσέλγεια
- Transliteration
- aselgeia
- Phonetic
- as-elg'-i-a
- Part of Speech
- Noun Feminine
- Strongs Definition
-
licentiousness (sometimes including other vices)
- Thayers Definition
-
1. unbridled lust, excess, licentiousness, lasciviousness, wantonness, outrageousness, shamelessness, insolence
- Origin
- From a compound of G1 (as a negative particle) and a presumed σελγής selgēs (of uncertain derivation but apparently meaning continent)
- Bible Usage
- filthy lasciviousness wantonness.