ὑπεραίρω

huperairōVerbG5229

be haughty

From: middle voice from G5228 (ὑπέρ) and G142 (αἴρω);

Short Definition

to raise oneself over, i.e. (figuratively) to become haughty

Full Lexicon Entry

to lift or raise over. Mid., to uplift oneself: with accusative, of person(s).
LXX Usage: (נָשָׂא ni.), etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

2 Corinthians
1
2 Thessalonians
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Corinthians 12:7
  • 2 Thessalonians 2:4

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