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Strong's G2811 κλέος (kleos)

Kleos means “glory” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2811 — chashabyah (“Hashabiah”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2811
Language Greek
Linked Usages 3
Books 2

Strong's G2811 Quick Answer

Strong's G2811 κλέος (kleos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. kleos (kleh'-os) n. 1. renown (as if being called) [from a shorter form of G2564] It has 3 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include is. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
kleos (kleh'-os) n. 1. renown (as if being called) [from a shorter form of G2564]
Usage
3 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
is

Meaning and Definition

kleos (kleh'-os) n. 1. renown (as if being called) [from a shorter form of G2564] KJV: glory Root(s): G2564

Original Word
κλέος
Transliteration
kleos
Derivation
Root: καλέω R1: 2564
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2811. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

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Usage: κλέος, -ους, τό [in LXX: Job.28:22 (שֵׁמַע) Job.30:8 * ;] __1. a rumour, report. __2. good report, fame, glory: 1Pe.2:20.† (AS)

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How Strong's G2811 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render kleos, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

How Strong's G2811 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 2 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G2811 (κλέος) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2811 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G2811 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

1 Peter 2:20 KJV

For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.

Strong's G2811 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

2 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Job 28:22 Septuagint / Brenton

Destruction and Death said, We have heard the report of it.

Job 30:8 Septuagint / Brenton

They are sons of fools and vile men, Whose name and glory are quenched from off the earth.

Usage Excerpts

First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2811.

Job 28:22 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Destruction and Death said, We have heard the report of it.
Job 30:8 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
They are sons of fools and vile men, Whose name and glory are quenched from off the earth.
1 Peter 2:20 New Testament, KJV
For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2811, grouped by book.

Job 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 Peter 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G2811 FAQ

What does kleos (κλέος) mean?

Kleos (Strong's G2811) is a Greek word most simply glossed "glory". kleos (kleh'-os) n. 1. renown (as if being called) [from a shorter form of G2564]

How many times is kleos (κλέος) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G2811 across 2 books.

Where can I study kleos (κλέος) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2811 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate kleos (κλέος)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as is. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G2811 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G2811, with linked reader references where each row is available.