Strongs Number: G5389
| Greek Word: | φιλοτιμέομαι |
| Transliteration: | philotimeomai |
| Phonetic: | fil-ot-im-eh'-om-ahee |
| Part of Speech: | Verb |
| Strongs Definition: | to be fond of honor that is emulous (eager or earnest to do somethng.) |
| Thayers Definition: |
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 |
| Origin: | Middle voice from a compound of G5384 and G5092 |
| Bible Usage: | labour strive study. |