Strong's Concordance/Greek/G5389

Strong's G5389 · Greek

φιλοτιμέομαι

philotiméomai

Number
G5389
Language
Greek
Original word
φιλοτιμέομαι
Transliteration
philotiméomai
KJV occurrences
3 verses

Definition

to be fond of honor, i.e. emulous (eager or earnest to do something)

KJV: labour, strive, study

Root / derivation: middle voice from a compound of G5384 (φίλος) and G5092 (τιμή);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered φιλοτιμέομαι across 3 verses.

labour1×
strived1×
study1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G5389 (philotiméomai) mean?

to be fond of honor, i.e. emulous (eager or earnest to do something)

How many times does G5389 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G5389 (φιλοτιμέομαι) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “labour.”

How is philotiméomai translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G5389 is rendered as “labour” (1×), “strived” (1×), “study” (1×).

Where does the Greek word φιλοτιμέομαι come from?

middle voice from a compound of G5384 (φίλος) and G5092 (τιμή);