Bible Encyclopedias
Benevolence
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
due (ἡ ὀφειλομένη εὔνοια, but best MSS. simply ἡ ὀφειλή ), a euphemism for marital duty (1 Corinthians 7:3). (See COHABITATION).
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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.