G810: ἀσωτία
asōtía · “debauchery”
Definition
properly, unsavedness, i.e. (by implication) profligacy
KJV translates it as: excess, riot
Word origin: from a compound of G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of G4982 (σώζω);
Extended definition
ἀσωτία, -ας, ή
(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).†
SYN.: ἀσέλγεια, q.v (AS)
(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).†
SYN.: ἀσέλγεια, q.v (AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G810 is translated
- of debauchery ×2
- debauchery, ×1
Bible verses with G810 (asōtía)
Asōtía appears in 3 verses.
- Ephesians 5:18
And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;
- Titus 1:6
If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly.
- 1 Peter 4:4
Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you: