ἀλαζονεία (alazoneía) — Boasting
Greek word study: ἀλαζονεία (alazoneía), Strong's G212. braggadocio, i.e. (by implication) self-confidence
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braggadocio, i.e. (by implication) self-confidence
KJV translation words: boasting, pride
Strong's G212 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in James 4:16 and last appears in 1 John 2:16.
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Verses (all 2)
- James 4:16 — ἀλαζονείαις — arrogance
- 1 John 2:16 — ἀλαζονεία — vaunting
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Named in this entry's derivation: G213 ἀλαζών (alazṓn).
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What does alazoneía (G212) mean?
Braggadocio, i.e. (by implication) self-confidence.
How is G212 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G212 as: boasting, pride.
How often does ἀλαζονεία (alazoneía) appear?
Strong's G212 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in James 4:16 and last appears in 1 John 2:16.
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