Strong's Lexicon
G2754
G2754 — κενοδοξία
Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
Definition / Gloss
| Strong's Number: | G2754 |
|---|---|
| Word: | κενοδοξία |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Etymology: | from G2755 |
| Language: | Greek |
| Occurrences: | 1 |
| Transliteration: | kenodoxia |
| Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation: | ken-od-ox-ee'-ah |
| Meaning: | 1. empty glorying, i.e. self-conceit |
| KJV Renderings: | vain-glory |
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Thayer's Greek Lexicon
κενοδοξία, κενοδοξίας, ἡ (κενόδοξος, which see), vain-glory, groundless self-esteem, empty pride: Php 2:3. (4Ma 2:15; 4Ma 8:18; Polybius, Plutarch, Lucian; (Philo de mut. nom. § 15; leg. ad Gaium § 16; etc.); ecclesiastical writings; universally, a vain opinion, error, Wis 14:14.)
Other Resources
Englishman's Greek Concordance
κενοδοξία (vain-glory)
Philippians 2:3
- KJV: nothing through strife or vainglory but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves
- GK: μηδέν κατά ερίθειαν η κενοδοξίαν αλλά τη ταπεινοφροσύνη αλλήλους ηγούμενοι υπερέχοντας εαυτών