ὑπόκρισις

hupokrisisNoun (Feminine)G5272

hypocrisy

From: from G5271 (ὑποκρίνομαι);

Short Definition

acting under a feigned part, i.e. (figuratively) deceit ("hypocrisy")

Full Lexicon Entry

1.a reply, answer .
2.play-acting (Arist., Polyb.). Metaphorical, pretence, hypocrisy
LXX Usage: *

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

6 times

Appears 6 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Peter
1
1 Timothy
1
Galatians
1
Luke
1
Matthew
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Peter 2:1
  • 1 Timothy 4:2
  • Galatians 2:13
  • Luke 12:1
  • Matthew 23:28

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