Bible Dictionaries
Reputation
Holman Bible Dictionary
KJV term for high public esteem or regard applied to: Gamaliel (Acts 5:34 ); Jerusalem apostles (Galatians 2:2 ); Epaphroditus (Philippians 2:29 ). The KJV translation, “But made himself of no reputation” (Philippians 2:7 ) is an interpretation of heauton ekenosen meaning, he “emptied himself” (NAS, NRSV).
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Bibliography Information
Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Reputation'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/hbd/r/reputation.html. 1991.