ὑπερήφανος
huperēphanosAdjectiveG5244
arrogant
From: from G5228 (ὑπέρ) and G5316 (φαίνω);
Short Definition
appearing above others (conspicuous), i.e. (figuratively) haughty
Full Lexicon Entry
showing oneself above others; (a) in good sense (Plat.), pre-eminent, splendid; (b) more frequently in had sense, and so always in Scr., arrogant, haughty, disdainful (see Westc. Epp. Jo., 65b): διανοίᾳ καρδίας; opposite to *ταπεινός *(as in ), " (LXX) .
Synonyms
ἀλαζών, ὑβριστής, see Tr., Syn., § xxix
LXX Usage: for זֵד, גֵּאֶה, לוּץ, etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Adjective
Morphology G:A
DescriptionGreek Adjective
Occurrences
5 timesAppears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
1 Peter
1
2 Timothy
1
James
1
Luke
1
Romans
1
Key Passages
- 1 Peter 5:5
- 2 Timothy 3:2
- James 4:6
- Luke 1:51
- Romans 1:30
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