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Empty conceit

κενοδοξίαStrong’s G2754

kenodoxia

Appears in 1 verse of the New Testament

In short

Kenodoxia is the Greek word usually translated “vain conceit”. It appears in 1 verse of the New Testament.

“Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.”
Philippians 2:3 KJV
Meaning

Usually translated “vain conceit”. Open the dictionary entry below for the full range of meaning, with the verses it cites.

How it's translated
  • vain conceit 1

Word-by-word English from the STEPBible tagged text.

Where it's used most
  • Philippians 1

1 book in all.

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    Greek dictionary

    κενοδοξία kenodoxia · empty conceit

    κενοδοξία, -ας, ἡ (κενόδοξος), [in LXX: Wis.14:14, 2Ma.2:15 2Mac 8:10 * ;] 1. foolish fancy, vain opinion, error (LXX, ll. with). 2. vain­glory, groundless conceit: Php.2:3.† (AS)

    From STEPBible’s Greek lexicon (based on Abbott-Smith).

    Verses are from the King James Version. Word meanings come from the original Greek, not from any one translation.