Strong's Lexicon huperphroneó: To think more highly, to be arrogant, to be haughty. Original Word: ὑπερφρονέω Word Origin: From the Greek prefix ὑπέρ (huper, meaning "above" or "beyond") and φρονέω (phroneó, meaning "to think" or "to have understanding"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "huperphroneó," the concept of pride and arrogance is addressed in several Hebrew words, such as גָּאָה (ga'ah, Strong's H1342) meaning "to be proud" or "to be exalted," and זָדוֹן (zadon, Strong's H2087) meaning "insolence" or "presumptuousness." Usage: The verb "huperphroneó" conveys the idea of thinking too highly of oneself, exhibiting arrogance or an inflated sense of self-worth. It is used in the New Testament to caution against pride and to encourage humility among believers. The term suggests an attitude that elevates one's own importance or abilities beyond what is appropriate or true. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, humility was often seen as a weakness, while pride and self-promotion were more commonly accepted. However, the Christian teaching, as reflected in the New Testament, often countered this cultural norm by emphasizing humility and servanthood, following the example of Jesus Christ. The use of "huperphroneó" in the New Testament reflects this counter-cultural stance, warning against the dangers of pride and self-exaltation. HELPS Word-studies 5252 hyperphronéō (from 5228 /hypér, "beyond" and 5426 /phronéō, "personal perspective regulating behavior") – properly, think beyond, exceeding proper (appropriate) limits; (figuratively) to act high-minded, lacking humility and a true sense of reality (Abbott-Smith). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom huper and phroneó Definition to be overly proud, to have high thoughts NASB Translation think more highly (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5252: ὑπερφρονέωὑπερφρονέω, ὑπερφρόνω; (ὑπέρφρων); from Aeschylus and Herodotus down; to think more highly of oneself than is proper: Romans 12:3. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance be haughty, think more highly.From huper and phroneo; to esteem oneself overmuch, i.e. Be vain or arrogant -- think more highly. see GREEK huper see GREEK phroneo Forms and Transliterations υπερεκχυθήσονται υπερεχύθη υπερφρονειν υπερφρονείν ὑπερφρονεῖν υπέρχαρης υπερωμίαν hyperphronein hyperphroneîn uperphroneinLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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