Strong's Number G5389

Strong's Number:

G5389

Greek:

φιλοτιμέομαι

Transliteration:

philotimeomai

Pronunciation:

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

Part of Speech:

Verb

Strong's Definition:

middle voice from a compound of G5384 and G5092; to be fond of honor, i.e. emulous (eager or earnest to do something):--labour, strive, study.

IPD Definition:

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

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