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 times

Appears 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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