Strong’s G1175

δεισιδαιμονία

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

deisidaimonia

Pronunciation

day-see-die-mo-NEE-ah

Definition

Superstition, religious fear

Meaning

religion in general; in a bad sense: superstition.

Usage

The term "deisidaimonia" refers to a reverence or fear of the divine, often implying a superstitious or excessive religious fear. In the New Testament, it is used to describe a form of religious observance that is more about fear and ritual than true faith and understanding.

Bible references

Acts 25:19