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KJV translation of Greek word indicating fear of or reverence for the gods. The term can be used in a good sense or in a derogatory sense. Modern translations usually take the term in the sense of “very religious” (NAS, NIV) or “uncommonly scrupulous” concerning religion (REB). Paul described the men of Athens (Acts 17:22 ), and Festus characterized Paul as he stood before King Agrippa (Acts 25:19 ) with the term.

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Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Superstitious'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/hbd/s/superstitious.html. 1991.

Bible Dictionaries Superstitious

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Superstitious