Strong’s G4096 · Greek

πιότης
piótēs

Definition

perhaps akin to the alternate of G4095 (πίνω) through the idea of repletion); plumpness, i.e. (by implication) richness (oiliness)

Etymology

from (fat;

Where the KJV renders it

  • fatness

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