G5389Greekphilotimoýmetha

φιλοτιμούμεθα

to be fond of honor, i.e., emulous (eager or earnest to do something)

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Total Occurrences
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Books
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Old Testament
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New Testament

Detailed Definition

  • 1to be fond of honor
  • 2to be actuated by love of honor
  • 3to strive earnestly, make it one's aim
  • 4from a love of honor to strive to bring something to pass
  • 5to be ambitious

Etymology & Derivation

middle voice from a compound of g5384 and g5092

See Also

G5092G5384