Philotimeomai

fil-ot-im-eh'-om-ahee
Parts of Speech Verb

Philotimeomai Definition

  1. to be fond of honour
    1. to be actuated by love of honour
    2. from a love of honour to strive to bring something to pass
  2. to be ambitious
    1. to strive earnestly, make it one's aim
Audio Pronunciation
Original Language
filotimevomai
Origin
middle voice from a compound of (5384) and (5092)
Strong's Number
5389
TDNT Entry
None

KJV Word Usage

strive
1
labour
1
study
1
Total
3

KJV Verse Count

Total
3

Greek lexicon based on Thayer's and Smith's Bible Dictionary plus others; this is keyed to the large Kittel and the "Theological Dictionary of the New Testament." These files are public domain.

Thayer and Smith. "Greek Lexicon entry for Philotimeomai". "The KJV New Testament Greek Lexicon". . .