Lexicon
κενοδοξία
kenodoxia
G2754
G:N-F Greek

empty conceit

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Kenodoxia denotes a self-exalting motive set against humility and valuing others above oneself.

Its sole attested use names a motive opposed to humility and to considering others higher than oneself.

Senses in use

  1. Self-exalting motive opposed to humility · dominant

    In Philippians 2:3, the accusative singular noun occurs in the instruction to do nothing from rivalry or this motive; the APB renders the clause "Do nothing from rivalry or empty conceit," and contrasts it with humility and considering others higher than oneself.

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Philippians 2:3, the APB presents the term within "rivalry or empty conceit." The precise correspondence is limited to the clause-level context.

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