ἐθελοθρησκεία ethelothrēskeía

Meaning

voluntary (arbitrary and unwarranted) piety, i.e. sanctimony

In the King James Version: will worship

Derivation: from G2309 (θέλω) and G2356 (θρησκεία);

Where it is used

• Colossians 2:23 Such restrictions indeed have an appearance of wisdom, with their self-prescribed worship, their false humility, and their harsh treatment of the body; but they are of no value against the indulgence of the flesh.