Know the Word.

Greek word

arétē

ἀρέτη

What it means

properly, manliness, i.e. excellence

properly, manliness (valor), i.e. excellence (intrinsic or attributed)

Where it comes from

from the same as árrhēn (ἄῤῥην)

How the King James translates it

  • virtue4
  • praises1

Every place it appears 5

Philippians4:8
1 Peter2:9
2 Peter1:31:5
arétē — Greek word meaning “properly, manliness, i.e. excelle”