G5389

φιλοτιμέομαι 

Transliteration

philotimeomai;

Pronunciation

fil-ot-im-eh'-om-ahee

Parts of Speech

v

Root Word (Etymology)

middle voice from a compound of 5384 and 5092

KJV Translation Count — 3x

The KJV translates Strongs H1 in the following manner: strive (1), labour (1), study (1)

Outline of Biblical Usage

1. to be fond of honour
a. to be actuated by love of honour
b. from a love of honour to strive to bring something to pass
2. to be ambitious
a. to strive earnestly, make it one's aim

Strong's Definitions

fil-ot-im-eh'-om-ahee; middle from a compound of (5384) (φίλος) and (5092) (τιμή); to be fond of honor, i.e. emulous (eager or earnest to do something): — labour, strive, study.

Concordance Results Using KJV

Yea, so have I G5389d to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man's foundation:

KJV

Wherefore we G5389, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.

KJV

And that ye G5389 to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;

KJV