Refiner Word Study alazoneia (G212)
G212  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
ἀλαζονεία
alazoneia
2 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"arrogance; presumptuous speech, Jas. 4:16; haughtiness, 1 Jn. 2:16*"

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Definition and meaning

What does alazoneia mean in Greek?

2
Occurrences in Scripture
G212
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

arrogance; presumptuous speech, Jas. 4:16; haughtiness, 1 Jn. 2:16*

In the original Greek the word is written: ἀλαζονεία

Scripture references

Top 2 Bible verses with alazoneia

These are the most notable occurrences of alazoneia (G212) across the King James Bible.

James 4:16

But now ye rejoice in your boastings: all such rejoicing is evil.

1 John 2:16

For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about alazoneia

What does alazoneia mean in Greek?

Strong's G212 (alazoneia) is a Greek word that means: arrogance; presumptuous speech, Jas. 4:16; haughtiness, 1 Jn. 2:16* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does alazoneia appear in the Bible?

The word alazoneia (G212) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G212?

Strong's G212 is alazoneia, a Greek word defined as: arrogance; presumptuous speech, Jas. 4:16; haughtiness, 1 Jn. 2:16*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is alazoneia in the Old Testament or New Testament?

alazoneia is a Greek word found in the New Testament.