Definition
θριαμβεύω
(θρίαμβος, 1. a festal hymn to Bacchus. 2. The Roman triumphus),
1. to triumph (and rarely, with accusative, to triumph over; so perh. Colossians 2:15, but see infr.).
2. to lead in triumph: with accusative of person(s), 2 Corinthians 2:14; hence, generally, to make a spectacle or show of: Colossians 2:15 (but see supr.; cf. MM, Exp., xv; and esp. Field, Notes, 181).
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- 2 Corinthians 2:14θριαμβεύοντι · leads us triumphantly as captivesBut thanks be to God, who always leads us triumphantly as captives in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him.
- Colossians 2:15θριαμβεύσας · triumphingAnd having disarmed the powers and authorities, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.