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ἀλαζονεία G212
G212 is the Greek word ἀλαζονεία, transliterated alazoneía. The King James Version most often renders it boastings.
What it means
braggadocio, i.e. (by implication) self-confidence.
Where it comes from
from G213 (ἀλαζών).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: boasting, pride.
Verses using ἀλαζονεία
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
James 4:16 · KJV
But now ye rejoice in your boastings: all such rejoicing is evil.
1 John 2:16 · KJV
For 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.
Common questions
What does Strong's G212 mean?
G212 is the Greek word ἀλαζονεία (alazoneía), meaning braggadocio, i.e. (by implication) self-confidence.
How is G212 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it boastings (1 time), pride (1 time).
How many times does G212 appear in the Bible?
ἀλαζονεία (alazoneía) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G212 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G213 (ἀλαζών).
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