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Strong's G2850 κολακεία (kolakeia)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2850 — chitti (“Hittite”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G2850
Language Greek
Linked Usages 1
Books 1

Strong's G2850 Quick Answer

Strong's G2850 κολακεία (kolakeia) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. kolakeia (kol-ak-ei'-ah) n. 1. flattery [from a derivative of kolax (a fawner)] It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include flattering. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
kolakeia (kol-ak-ei'-ah) n. 1. flattery [from a derivative of kolax (a fawner)]
Usage
1 linked usage
Books
1 indexed book
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
flattering

Meaning and Definition

kolakeia (kol-ak-ei'-ah) n. 1. flattery [from a derivative of kolax (a fawner)] KJV: X flattering

Original Word
κολακεία
Transliteration
kolakeia
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2850. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

How Strong's G2850 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render kolakeia, 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.

flattering 1 Thessalonians 2:5

How Strong's G2850 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes 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 New Testament with 1 linked usage.

Strong's G2850 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 G2850 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

1 Thessalonians 2:5 KJV

For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:

Usage Excerpts

First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's G2850.

1 Thessalonians 2:5 New Testament, KJV
For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2850, grouped by book.

1 Thessalonians 1 usage, New Testament
1 Thessalonians 2:5

Strong's G2850 FAQ

What does kolakeia (κολακεία) mean?

Kolakeia (Strong's G2850) is a Greek word most simply glossed "flattery". kolakeia (kol-ak-ei'-ah) n. 1. flattery [from a derivative of kolax (a fawner)]

How many times is kolakeia (κολακεία) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's G2850 across 1 book.

Where can I study kolakeia (κολακεία) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2850 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate kolakeia (κολακεία)?

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