Strong’s G1174

δεισιδαιμονέστερος

Part of speech

Adjective

Transliteration

deisidaimonesteros

Pronunciation

day-see-die-moh-NES-ter-os

Definition

Very religious, superstitious

Meaning

respectful of what is divine; religious, perhaps, rather than superstitious (the usual meaning).

Usage

The term "deisidaimonesteros" is used to describe someone who is very religious or superstitious. In the context of the New Testament, it often carries a connotation of excessive or misguided religiosity, particularly in relation to the worship of false gods or adherence to superstitions rather than true faith in the one true God.

Bible references

Acts 17:22