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 timesAppears 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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