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Notes: There are no doubt certain subtle differences of meaning in this series, but it is difficult to define these distinctions on the basis of existing contexts.

Form 1

Part of speech: adjc.

Inflections: θρησκός; -όν

Related lemmas: θρησκεία · ἐθελοθρησκία

Sense 1: devout, pious, religious

Semantic entry: 53.6

Semantic domains: Religious Activities

Subdomains: Religious Practice

Definition: pertaining to being devoted to a proper expression of religious beliefs{N:001}

Notes: In a number of languages the concept of ‘living a godly life’ may be best expressed as ‘to live as God would have one live’ or ‘to live like one should who believes in God’ or ‘to always do what God requires.’ In some languages, however, the only equivalent is ‘to live a good life’ or ‘to live always doing good to others.’ The shift from the focus upon religious belief to good living or being good to others results from the fact that in some religious systems there is little or no connection between religious beliefs and moral behavior.

Show passage in OET: JAM 1:26

OET-RV JAM 1:26

26 If anyone supposes that they’re religious but doesn’t guard what comes out of their mouth, then that person’s religion is only skin deep and hasn’t affected their heart.

OET-LV JAM 1:26

26 If anyone is _supposing religious to _be, not bridling the_tongue of _himself, but seducing the_heart of _him, of _this one useless is his religion.

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UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

θρησκός

Form 1

Sense 1: devout, pious, religious