Strong's Lexicon

G2754

G2754 — κενοδοξία

Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.

GreekkenodoxianounOccurrences: 1

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, (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

Dictionary of New Testament Theology
Colin Brown

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
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