G212: ἀλαζονεία
alazoneía · “boasting”
Definition
braggadocio, i.e. (by implication) self-confidence
KJV translates it as: boasting, pride
Word origin: from G213 (ἀλαζών);
Extended definition
ἀλαζονία(Rec. -εία, the earlier form), -ας, ἡ
(ἀλαζών), [in LXX: Wis.5:8 17:7, 2; 4Ma.5:1-38 * ;]
the character of an ἀλαζών, boastfulness, vainglory, vaunting: Jas.4:16 (Mayor, in l), 1Jn.2:16.†
(AS)
(ἀλαζών), [in LXX: Wis.5:8 17:7, 2; 4Ma.5:1-38 * ;]
the character of an ἀλαζών, boastfulness, vainglory, vaunting: Jas.4:16 (Mayor, in l), 1Jn.2:16.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G212 is translated
- arrogance ×1
- vaunting ×1
Bible verses with G212 (alazoneía)
Alazoneía appears in 2 verses.
- James 4:16
But now ye rejoice in your boastings: all such rejoicing is evil.
- 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.