φυσιόω

phusioōVerbG5448

to inflate

From: from G5449 (φύσις) in the primary sense of blowing;

Short Definition

to inflate, i.e. (figuratively) make proud (haughty)

Full Lexicon Entry

= cl. φυσάω, to puff or blow up, inflate. Metaphorical, to puff up, make proud. Pass., to be puffed up with pride: . . κατά, (on the form of the subjc., see M, Pr., 54; Bl., § 22, 3).

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

7 times

Appears 7 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Corinthians
6
Colossians
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 13:4
  • 1 Corinthians 4:6
  • 1 Corinthians 4:18
  • 1 Corinthians 4:19
  • 1 Corinthians 5:2

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