G703 — arete
The entry below is Strong’s own definition (1890, public domain), and every verse where the word occurs.
arete — pronounced ar-et'-ay
from the same as 730; properly, manliness (valor), i.e. excellence (intrinsic or attributed):--praise, virtue. see GREEK for 730
5 occurrences in the KJV.
Philippians 4:8
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
1 Peter 2:9
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light;
2 Peter 1:3
According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:
2 Peter 1:5
And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;
2 Peter 1:5
And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;