ἈΛΑΖΟΝΑΣ, ἀλαζονας
ALAZONAS, alazonas
Sounds Like: ah-lah-ZOH-nas
Translations: boasters, boastful, arrogant, a boaster, an arrogant one
From the root: ἈΛΑΖΩΝ
Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun
Explanation: This word describes someone who is boastful, arrogant, or a braggart. It refers to a person who makes empty boasts or claims, often out of pride or self-importance. It can be used to describe individuals who are full of themselves and look down on others. In the provided context, it is used in a list of negative characteristics.
Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G213 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Tischendorf's Greek New Testament
- Romans — 1:30
From the same root
Below are all other words in our texts that we've cataloged as being from the same root, ἈΛΑΖΩΝ.
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- ἈΛΑΖΩΝ — boastful, a boaster, arrogant, an arrogant person, presumptuous, a presumptuous person
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