πάθοςpáthos
properly, suffering ("pathos"), i.e. (subjectively) a passion (especially concupiscence)
Greek (New Testament) · G3806
Meanings
1. that which befalls one, that which one suffers.
2. a passive emotion or affection (especially of violent emotion), a passion, passionate desire; in NT always in bad sense: Colossians 3:5; π. ἀτιμίας, Romans 1:26; π. ἐπιθυμίας, 1 Thessalonians 4:5.
Synonyms
π. = πάθημα, exc. that πάθημα is the more concrete and particular. In NT usage, π. represents the passive, ungoverned aspect of evil desire, as opposed to ἐπιθυμία, which is the active and also the more comprehensive term (see Tr., Syn., lxxxvii); cf. also ὄρεξις.
Same root
- πάσχωpáschō · G3958to experience a sensation or impression (usually painful)
- μετριοπαθέωmetriopathéō · G3356to be moderate in passion, i.e. gentle (to treat indulgently)
- πάθημαpáthēma · G3804something undergone, i.e. hardship or pain; subjectively, an emotion or influence
- κακοπάθειαkakopátheia · G2552hardship
Where it appears
Appears 3 times in the Bible.
- Romans 1:26 That is why God abandoned them to their shameful desires. Even the women turned against the natural way to have sex and instead indulged in sex with each other.
- Colossians 3:5 So put to death the sinful, earthly things lurking within you. Have nothing to do with sexual immorality, impurity, lust, and evil desires. Don’t be greedy, for a greedy person is an idolater, worshiping the things of this world.
- 1 Thessalonians 4:5 not in lustful passion like the pagans who do not know God and his ways.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.