◄ 2850. kolakeia ►
Strong's Lexicon kolakeia: Flattery Original Word: κολακεία Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: kolakeia Pronunciation: ko-lah-KAY-ah Phonetic Spelling: (kol-ak-i'-ah) Definition: flattery, with a view to advantage or gain. Meaning: Flattery; insincere or excessive praise, often given to further one's own interests. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb κολακεύω (kolakeuō), meaning "to flatter." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for κολακεία, the concept of flattery can be related to Hebrew terms that describe deceitful speech or manipulation, such as חָלַק (chalak • Strong's Hebrew 2505), which means "to be smooth" or "to flatter." This term is used in the Old Testament to describe deceitful or flattering speech, as seen in passages like Psalm 5:9 and Proverbs 29:5. Usage: The term κολακεία is used in the New Testament to describe the act of flattery, which is often viewed negatively as it involves deceit and manipulation for personal gain. Context: • The Greek word κολακεία appears in the New Testament in contexts that highlight the dangers and moral implications of flattery. In 1 Thessalonians 2:5, the Apostle Paul emphasizes his integrity in preaching the Gospel by stating, "As you know, we never used words of flattery or any pretext for greed. God is our witness!" (BSB). Here, Paul contrasts his genuine approach to ministry with those who might use flattery as a means to deceive or exploit others for selfish purposes. • Flattery, as understood in the biblical context, is not merely about giving compliments but involves a deeper level of deceit where the flatterer seeks to manipulate the recipient for personal advantage. This behavior is often condemned in Scripture as it reflects a lack of sincerity and truthfulness, qualities that are highly valued in Christian teaching. • The use of κολακεία in the New Testament serves as a warning to believers to be wary of those who might use smooth words and insincere praise to lead them astray. It also encourages Christians to maintain honesty and integrity in their interactions with others, avoiding the temptation to use flattery for selfish ends. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin akin to kolax (flatterer) Definition flattery NASB Translation flattering (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2850: κολακεία κολακεία (T WH κολακια (see Iota)), κολακείας, ἡ (κολεκεύω), flattery: λόγος κολακείας, flattering discourse, 1 Thessalonians 2:5. (Plato, Demosthenes, Theophrastus, Josephus, Herodian, others.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance flattering. From a derivative of kolax (a fawner); flattery -- X flattering. Forms and Transliterations κεκολαμμένα κεκολαμμένη κεκολαμμένης κεκολαμμένους κολακείας κολακεύων κολακιας κολακίας κολαπτάς kolakeias kolakeías Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 1 Thessalonians 2:5 N-GFS GRK: ἐν λόγῳ κολακείας ἐγενήθημεν καθὼς NAS: came with flattering speech, KJV: used we flattering words, INT: with word of flattery were we even as Strong's Greek 2850 1 Occurrence κολακείας — 1 Occ.