αἰσχρολογία
aischrologia
obscenity
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredBased on the provided data, the word "αἰσχρολογία" (aischrologia) is a Greek term that is translated as "obscenity." This suggests that the word is related to foul or indecent language. It occurs only once in the Bible. Without further context from the surrounding scripture, it is difficult to fully understand how this word was used in this single occurrence. However, the fact that it is categorized as a form of obscenity implies that it has something to do with verbal expressions that are considered disgusting or shameful. It is worth noting that the occurrence of this word in the biblical text likely serves to illustrate a point about the speaker's or writer's character or behavior. The limited usage suggests that "αἰσχρολογία" likely has a specific connotation or application in its one biblical reference. Further investigation into the cultural or literary context in which it appears may provide more insight into its intended meaning.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text