Lexical Definition
θριαμβεύω thriambeúō (three-am-byoo'-o) to triumph G:V
from a prolonged compound of the base of θροέω
(cause) to triumph (over).
- and a derivative of ἅπτομαι (meaning a noisy iambus, sung in honor of Bacchus)
- to make an acclamatory procession, i.e. (figuratively) to conquer or (by Hebraism) to give victory
Abbott-Smith
*† θριαμβεύω (< θρίαμβος, 1. a festal hymn to Bacchus. 2. The Roman triumphus),
1. to triumph (and rarely, c. acc., to triumph over; so perh. Col 2:15, but v. infr.).
2. to lead in triumph: c. acc. pers., II Co 2:14; hence, generally, to make a spectacle or show of: Col 2:15 (but v. supr.; cf. MM, Exp., xv; and esp. Field, Notes, 181).†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 2 Corinthians | 2:14 |
| Colossians | 2:15 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
θριαμβεύω-εύω,
perfect τεθριάμβευκα [Refs 1st c.AD+]: (θρίαμβος):—triumph, [Refs 2nd c.BC+]; ἀπό τινος triumph over, [Refs 1st c.AD+]; also θ. ἐπὶ νίκῃ [Refs 1st c.AD+]
__II lead in triumph, of conquered enemies, τινα [NT]:—passive, -εύεσθαι ὑπό τινος [Refs 1st c.AD+]
__II.2 lead in triumph, as a general does his army, metaphorically, ἡμᾶς ἐν Χριστῷ [NT]
__III divulge, noise abroad, [Refs 9th c.AD+]