14c. in reference to persons, "silly, idle, foolish;" the meaning "conceited, proud of petty things or trifling attainments" is recorded by 1690s. The phrasein vain"to no effect" (c. 1300, after Latinin vanum) preserves the older sense. Related:Vainly; vainness. Compare alsovainglory....
Bible > Sermons > Galatians 5:26Vainglory J. W. Burns. Galatians 5:26Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.I. MANIFESTS ITSELF IN —1. Display.2. Boasting.3. Presumption.4. Insolence.
Bible > Sermons > Galatians 5:26Vainglory W. Perkins. Galatians 5:26Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.I. WHAT IT IS. A branch of pride which makes men refer all they have or can do to show their own private glory and advancement....
If we examine this verse in the Hebrew text that the King James Bible was translated from, we would not find “The LORD” or any word that carries such a meaning. What is actually there is the Heavenly Father’s true name, “Yahweh”. I believe it is important to consider whether or...
Objection 1: It would seem that contention is not a daughter of vainglory. For contention is akin to zeal, wherefore it is written (1 Cor.3:3): "Whereas there is among you zeal [Douay: 'envying'] and contention, are you not carnal, and walk according to men?" Now zeal pertains ...
To him be the glory for ever. Amen. THE ARTICLE OF FAITH ON THE TRINITY. 1. This epistle is read today because the festival …Martin Luther—Epistle Sermons, Vol. III A Manifestation of God in Answer to PrayerA MANIFESTATION OF GOD IN ANSWER TO PRAYER ". . . When they had prayed, ...
Bible > Sermons > Esther 1:3, 4The Hospitality of Vainglory D. Rowlands Esther 1:3, 4In the third year of his reign, he made a feast to all his princes and his servants; the power of Persia and Media…The reign of Ahasuerus, or Xerxes, had now reached its third year. His ...