Strong's Lexicon kenodoxos: Vain-glorious, conceited, boastful Original Word: κενόδοξος 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 "kenodoxos," the concept of pride and vanity is addressed in various Hebrew terms such as גָּאוֹן (ga'on, meaning "pride") and רִיק (riq, meaning "empty" or "vain"). Usage: The term "kenodoxos" refers to someone who is excessively proud or boastful, seeking glory or recognition for themselves without substance or merit. It conveys the idea of being self-centered and having an inflated sense of one's own importance, often at the expense of others. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, honor and reputation were highly valued, and individuals often sought to elevate their status through public recognition and achievements. The concept of "kenodoxos" would have been understood as a negative trait, as it implies a superficial pursuit of glory without genuine worth. In the early Christian context, humility and selflessness were emphasized as virtues, contrasting with the self-aggrandizing behavior denoted by "kenodoxos." HELPS Word-studies 2755 kenódoksos (from 2756 /kenós, "empty" and 1391 /dóksa, "glory") – properly, empty glory, i.e. self-deluded conceit driven by personal "delusions of grandeur"; "groundless conceit" (A-S); boasting "where there is nothing to boast about; . . . empty pride or conceit, mere pretentiousness" (F. F. Bruce, Commentary on Galatians, 257). It is only used in Gal 5:26. 2755 (kenodoksos) refers to "foolish fancy" (vain, "empty opinion"). This is based on nothing, and comes to nothing. [This is also the meaning of 2755 /kenódoksos in the LXX.] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kenos and doxa Definition vainglorious NASB Translation boastful (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2755: κενόδοξοςκενόδοξος, κενοδοξον (κενός, δόξα), glorying without reason, conceited, vain-glorious, eager for empty glory: Galatians 5:26. (Polybius, Diodorus; Antoninus 5, 1; (cf. Philo de trib. virt. § 2 at the end); ecclesiastical writings.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance conceited, boastfulFrom kenos and doxa; vainly glorifying, i.e. Self-conceited -- desirous of vain-glory. see GREEK kenos see GREEK doxa Forms and Transliterations κενοδοξοι κενόδοξοι κενολογούντας kenodoxoi kenódoxoiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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