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κολακεία G2850
G2850 is the Greek word κολακεία, transliterated kolakeía. The King James Version most often renders it flattering.
What it means
flattery.
Where it comes from
from a derivative of (a fawner).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: X flattering.
Verses using κολακεία
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
1 Thessalonians 2:5 · KJV
For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:
Common questions
What does Strong's G2850 mean?
G2850 is the Greek word κολακεία (kolakeía), meaning flattery.
How is G2850 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it flattering (1 time).
How many times does G2850 appear in the Bible?
κολακεία (kolakeía) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2850 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from a derivative of (a fawner).
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