Godliness, eusebiea, G2150

by Krisan Marotta | Jun 18, 2026 | 04 Bible Study 101, Greek

Tools and resources you need to do a word study on the Greek word for godliness, eusebiea, G2150

Strong’s number: G2150

Greek Lexical Dictionary: Strong's #2150 - εὐσέβεια

Greek Word: εὐσέβεια

Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine

Transliteration: eusebeia

Phonetic Spelling: yoo-SEB-i-ah

Quick Definition: godliness, holiness, piety.

Usage: piety; specially, the gospel scheme -- godliness, holiness.

Etymology: From eusébeia (from 2095 /eú "well" and 4576 /sébomai, "venerate, pay homage")

NASB Translation: godliness (14), piety (1).

New Testament Usage

eusebeia -15x in 15v in the NASB

Acts (1x) Act 3:12;

1 Timothy (8x): 1Ti 2:2; 1Ti 3:16; 1Ti 4:7; 1Ti 4:8; 1Ti 6:3; 1Ti 6:5; 1Ti 6:6; 1Ti 6:11;

2 Timothy (1x): 2Ti 3:5;

Titus (1x): Tit 1:1;

2 Peter (3x): 2Pe 1:3; 2Pe 1:6; 2Pe 1:7; 2Pe 3:11.

Septuagent: Pro 1:7; Pro 13:11; Isa 11:2; Isa 33:6.

Englishman's concordance: εὐσέβεια (eusebeia)

Classical Greek: eusebeia is found in the papyri referring to piety, reverence, loyalty as exhibited towards parents or deities. Such piety involved the offering of sacrifices and other cultic activities. It also meant honoring the gods by respecting elders, masters, rulers, and all the orders of life thought to be under the protection of the gods.

The Platonists defined eusébeia as “right conduct in regard to the gods.”
The Stoics said it was “knowledge of how God should be worshipped.”
Lucian said it described one who was “a lover of the gods.”
Xenophon said it characterized one who was “wise concerning the gods.”
In short even the secular idea of this word conveyed a concern and piety for deity.

Christianity took eusébeia and used it to describe the awesome respect that should be accorded to God. This attitude of one's heart is reflected in lifestyle characterized by reverence toward God and respect for the beliefs and practices related to Him.

Lexicons

Thayers G2150: reverence, respect piety towards God, godliness

Strongs G2150: From G2152; piety; specifically the gospel scheme: - godliness, holiness.

Mounce G2150: godliness, piety

Related Words: G2151 (verb); G2152 (adjective); G2153 (adverb);

Hebrew equivalent words: Strong #: 3374 ‑ יִרְאָה (yir‑aw');

Precepts Austin: eusebeia

Dictionaries & Encyclopedias

American Tract Society Godly

Baker Evangelical Dictionary Godly, Godliness

Charles Buck Dictionary Godliness

Easton's Bible Dictionary Godliness

Holman Bible Dictionary Godliness

Hastings' Dictionary of the NT Godliness

Morrish Bible Dictionary Godliness

Vines' Expository Dictionary Godliness, Godly

Watson's Theological Dictionary Godliness

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Godliness; Godly

McClintock and Strong's Bible Encyclopedia Godliness

The Jewish Encyclopedia Godliness

King James Dictionary Godly Godliness

Definitions:

John MacArthur - Godliness is a right attitude and response toward the true Creator God; a preoccupation from the heart with holy and sacred realities. It is respect for what is due to God, and is thus the highest of all virtues. (See 1 Timothy Commentary)

John Piper - Godliness… means a love for the things of God and a walk in the ways of God.

Godliness is a practical awareness of God in every aspect of life.

Godliness is not talking godly but living godly.

Godliness reflects an attitude centered on living out one's life in God's presence with a desire motivated by love for Him and empowered by His grace to be pleasing to Him in all things.

Godliness refers to having the proper attitude and conduct before God in everything.

Godliness refers to the true reverence toward God which comes from knowledge. It is a right attitude toward God and His holiness, majesty, and love

Godliness is that inner attitude of reverence which seeks to please God in every thought, word or deed.

Godliness desires to be rightly related to both God and men, and brings the sanctifying presence of God into every relationship of one's life.

Godliness is living one's life with a "Coram Deo" mindset, ever as before the face of God.

Godliness is a practical awareness of God in every area of life—a God-consciousness.