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Greek Word Study · Strong’s G212

ἀλαζονεία

alazoneia · “boasting”

Used 2 times across 2 books

Definition
ἀλαζονία(Rec. -εία, the earlier form), -ας, ἡ
(ἀλαζών), [in LXX: Wis.5:8 17:7, 2; 4Ma.5:1-38 * ;]
the character of an ἀλαζών, boastfulness, vainglory, vaunting: Jas.4:16 (Mayor, in l), 1Jn.2:16.†
Where it appears
James
1
1 John
1
In the text
James 4:16But now ye rejoice in your boastings: all such rejoicing is evil.1 John 2:16For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.

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