ΚΕΝΟΔΟΞΟΣ, κενοδοξος
KENODOXOS, kenodoxos
Sounds Like: keh-no-DOX-os
Translations: vainglorious, boastful, conceited
From the root: ΚΕΝΟΣ, ΔΟΞΑ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This is a compound word formed from 'κενός' (empty) and 'δόξα' (glory or opinion). It describes someone who is full of empty or vain glory, meaning they are conceited, boastful, or seeking praise for superficial reasons. It refers to a person who is excessively proud of themselves or their achievements, often without good reason.
Inflection: Masculine, Feminine, Neuter
Strong’s number: G2755 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Twelve Disciples
- The Didache — 3:5
From the same root
Below are all other words in our texts that we've cataloged as being from the same root, ΚΕΝΟΣ, ΔΟΞΑ.
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- ΚΕΝΟΔΟΞΙΑ — vainglory, empty glory, conceit, boasting, a vainglory
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