G703

ἀρετή

aretē

Feminine noun · From the same as ἄρρην (G730)

From the same as G730; properly, manliness (valor), i.e. excellence (intrinsic or attributed):—praise, virtue.

Outline

a virtuous course of thought, feeling and action

virtue, moral goodness

any particular moral excellence, as modesty, purity

Usages

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

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1 Peter 2:9

But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

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2 Peter 1:3

According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:

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2 Peter 1:5

And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;

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