θριαμβεύωthriambeúō

and a derivative of G680 (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

Greek (New Testament) · G2358

Meanings

1. to triumph (and rarely, with accusative, to triumph over; so perhaps Colossians 2:15, but see below).

2. to lead in triumph: with accusative of person, 2 Corinthians 2:14; hence, generally, to make a spectacle or show of: Colossians 2:15.

Same root

Where it appears

Appears 2 times in the Bible.

  • 2 Corinthians 2:14 But thank God! He has made us his captives and continues to lead us along in Christ’s triumphal procession. Now he uses us to spread the knowledge of Christ everywhere, like a sweet perfume.
  • Colossians 2:15 In this way, he disarmed the spiritual rulers and authorities. He shamed them publicly by his victory over them on the cross.

Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.