◄ G5389 ►
φιλοτιμέομαι
Transliteration
philotimeomai;
Pronunciation
fil-ot-im-eh'-om-ahee
Parts of Speech
v
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:
Wherefore we G5389, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.
And that ye G5389 to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;
