Bible Encyclopedias
Benevolence

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

due ( ὀφειλομένη εὔνοια, but best MSS. simply ὀφειλή ), a euphemism for marital duty (1 Corinthians 7:3). (See COHABITATION).

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Benevolence'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​b/benevolence.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.