Strong’s G703 · Greek
ἀρέτη
arétē
Definition
properly, manliness (valor), i.e. excellence (intrinsic or attributed)
Etymology
from the same as G730 (ἄῤῥην);
Where the KJV renders it
- praise
- virtue
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