συνήθεια synḗtheia
Meaning
mutual habituation, i.e. usage
In the King James Version: custom
Derivation: from a compound of G4862 (σύν) and G2239 (ἦθος);
Where it is used
- John 18:39 But it is your custom that I release to you one prisoner at the Passover. So then, do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?”
- 1 Corinthians 8:7 But not everyone has this knowledge. Some people are still so accustomed to idols that they eat such food as if it were sacrificed to an idol. And since their conscience is weak, it is defiled.
- 1 Corinthians 11:16 If anyone is inclined to dispute this, we have no other practice, nor do the churches of God.