ἀρέτη (arétē) — Praise
Greek word study: ἀρέτη (arétē), Strong's G703. properly, manliness (valor), i.e. excellence (intrinsic or attributed)
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properly, manliness (valor), i.e. excellence (intrinsic or attributed)
KJV translation words: praise, virtue
Strong's G703 is tagged on 5 words in 4 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Philippians 4:8 and last appears in 2 Peter 1:5.
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Verses (all 4)
- Philippians 4:8 — ἀρετὴ — excellence
- 1 Peter 2:9 — ἀρετὰς — excellencies
- 2 Peter 1:3 — ἀρετῇ — excellence
- 2 Peter 1:5 — ἀρετήν — virtue
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Named in this entry's derivation: G730 ἄῤῥην (árrhēn).
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What does arétē (G703) mean?
Properly, manliness (valor), i.e. excellence (intrinsic or attributed).
How is G703 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G703 as: praise, virtue.
How often does ἀρέτη (arétē) appear?
Strong's G703 is tagged on 5 words in 4 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Philippians 4:8 and last appears in 2 Peter 1:5.
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