ἀλαζονεία

alazoneiaNoun (Feminine)G0212

boasting

From: from G213 (ἀλαζών);

Short Definition

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

Full Lexicon Entry

-ας, ἡ (ἀλαζών), the character of an ἀλαζών, boastfulness, vainglory, vaunting.
LXX Usage: 4 *

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 John
1
James
1

Key Passages

  • 1 John 2:16
  • James 4:16

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