ὑπέρογκος

huperogkosAdjectiveG5246

boastful

From: from G5228 (ὑπέρ) and G3591 (ὄγκος);

Short Definition

bulging over, i.e. (figuratively) insolent

Full Lexicon Entry

of excessive weight or size; metaphorically, excessive, immoderate, in late writers, of arrogant speech (see Mayor on Ju, l.with): n. pl.
LXX Usage: (פָּלָא), etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

2 times

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

2 Peter
1
Jude
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Peter 2:18
  • Jude 1:16

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