ἀσέβεια (asebeia)
ἀσέβεια (asebeia) (Greek Lexicon • G0763 • ungodliness, impiety, ungodly deeds): ungodliness, impiety, ungodly deeds. Primary meaning: ungodliness, impiety, ungodly deeds, desires for ungodly things. Strong's: impiety, i.e. (by implication) wickedness. Lexical nuances: ungodliness , impiety : Ro 1:18 11:26 , II Ti 2:16 , Tit 2:12 ; ἔργα ἀσεβείας , ungodly deeds , Ju 15 ; ἐπιθυηίαι τ. ἀσεβειῶν , desires for ungodly things or deeds , Ju 18 ( DB , iv, 532; Cremer, 523; MM, s.v.).† It is closely linked with ἀσεβής (asebes) (Greek Lexicon • G0765 • ungodly, impious): ungodly, impious. Primary meaning: ungodly, impious. Strong's: irreverent, i.e. (by extension) impious or wicked. Lexical nuances: ungodly , impious : Ro 4:5 5:6 , I Ti 1:9 , I Pe 4:18 , II Pe 2:5 , 6 3:7 , Ju 4 , 15 .†
Biblical Geography & Sacred Architecture
Key geographical locations connected to this topic include Shephelah (region. Referenced in 1 Kgs 10:27 , 1 Chr 27:28 , 2 Chr 1:15 , 2 Chr 9:27 , 2 Chr 26:10 .) Hannathon (Ancient biblical location referenced in Josh 19:14 .) Rock of Escape (Ancient biblical location referenced in 1 Sam 23:28 (identified with Maon ).) Mareshah (Ancient biblical location referenced in Josh 15:44 , 2 Chr 11:8 , 2 Chr 14:9 , 2 Chr 14:10 , 2 Chr 20:37 , Mic 1:15 .) 3D Sanctuary Reconstructions: Rock-Cut Burial Cave ( Kidron Valley , Jerusalem ) — Photogrammetry scan of a rock-hewn Jerusalem burial cave in the Kidron Valley carved directly into the natural limestone bedrock with a low rectangular entrance and interior burial benches—illustrating the architecture of Judean rock-cut family tombs from Isaiah 22:16 to the Gospel accounts of the burial and resurrection of Jesus ( Matthew 27:60 ; John 19:41 ).
Scripture Witness (KJV) & Canonical Context
Primary KJV scripture witnesses include 2 Timothy 2:16 : "But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness."; Romans 1:18 : "For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;"; Romans 11:26 : "And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob :". Related canonical books and chapters: Song of Solomon (Old Testament • 8 Chapters).