Strong's Lexicon kenodoxia: Vainglory, empty conceit, vanity Original Word: κενδοξία Word Origin: From κενός (kenos, meaning "empty") and δόξα (doxa, meaning "glory" or "reputation") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for kenodoxia, similar concepts can be found in words like גַּאֲוָה (ga'avah, meaning "pride") and שָׁוְא (shav, meaning "vanity" or "emptiness"). Usage: Kenodoxia refers to a state of pride or vanity that is based on an empty or false sense of glory. It denotes a self-centered ambition that seeks personal recognition and honor without substance or true merit. In the New Testament, it is used to caution against self-promotion and the pursuit of superficial accolades. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, honor and reputation were highly valued, often leading individuals to seek recognition and status through public displays and achievements. This cultural backdrop provides context for the New Testament's warnings against kenodoxia, as it contrasts the Christian call to humility and service with the prevalent societal norms of self-exaltation. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 2754 kenodoksía – "a state of pride which is without basis or justification – 'empty pride, cheap pride, vain pride' " (L & N, 1, 88.221), used only in Phil 2:3. See 2755 (kenodoksos). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kenodoxos Definition vainglory NASB Translation empty conceit (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2754: κενοδοξίακενοδοξία, κενοδοξίας, ἡ (κενόδοξος, which see), vain-glory, groundless self-esteem, empty pride: Philippians 2:3. (4 Macc. 2:15; 8:18; Polybius, Plutarch, Lucian; (Philo de mut. nom. § 15; leg. ad Gaium § 16; etc.); ecclesiastical writings; universally, a vain opinion, error, Wis. 14:14.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance vainglory, vanity, conceitFrom kenodoxos; empty glorying, i.e. Self-conceit -- vain-glory. see GREEK kenodoxos Forms and Transliterations κενοδοξιαν κενοδοξίαν kenodoxian kenodoxíanLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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