Strong's Lexicon
G2755
G2755 — κενόδοξος
Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
Definition / Gloss
| Strong's Number: | G2755 |
|---|---|
| Word: | κενόδοξος |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Etymology: | from G2756 and G1391 |
| Language: | Greek |
| Occurrences: | 1 |
| Transliteration: | kenodoxos |
| Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation: | ken-od'-ox-os |
| Meaning: | 1. vainly glorifying, i.e. self-conceited |
| KJV Renderings: | desirous of vain-glory |
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Thayer's Greek Lexicon
κενόδοξος, κενοδοξον (κενός, δόξα), glorying without reason, conceited, vain-glorious, eager for empty glory: Gal 5:26. (Polybius, Diodorus; Antoninus 5, 1; (cf. Philo de trib. virt. § 2 at the end); ecclesiastical writings.)
Other Resources
Englishman's Greek Concordance
κενόδοξας (desirous of vain-glory)
Galatians 5:26
- KJV: Let us not be desirous of vain glory provoking one another envying one another
- GK: μη γινώμεθα κενόδοξοι αλλήλους προκαλούμενοι αλλήλοις φθονούντες