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The meaning of ἀλαζονεία

Understanding alazoneía reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

boasting, pride. - braggadocio, i.e. (by implication) self-confidence

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ἀλαζονεία

Phonetical-ad-zon-i'-a
Transliterationalazoneía
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

boasting, pride. - braggadocio, i.e. (by implication) self-confidence

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
James 4:16

But now ye rejoice in your boastings: all such rejoicing is evil.

Word: ἀλαζονεία (alazoneía)
1 John 2:16

For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.

Word: ἀλαζονεία (alazoneía)

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Most Frequent Book
James
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