Strong's Lexicon hupsélophroneó: To be high-minded, to be proud Original Word: ὑψηλοφρονέω Word Origin: From ὑψηλός (hupsēlós, meaning "high" or "lofty") and φρονέω (phronéō, meaning "to think" or "to have a mindset") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of pride and arrogance in the Hebrew Bible is often represented by words such as גָּבַהּ (gābah, Strong's H1361) meaning "to be high" or "to be exalted," and זָדוֹן (zādon, Strong's H2087) meaning "pride" or "insolence." Usage: The verb ὑψηλοφρονέω is used to describe an attitude of arrogance or pride, where one considers themselves superior to others. It conveys the idea of having an elevated opinion of oneself, often leading to disdain for others. This term is used in the New Testament to caution against pride and to encourage humility. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, pride was often seen as a vice, especially when it led to hubris, or excessive pride, which was believed to provoke the gods. In Jewish and early Christian thought, humility was a virtue, and pride was considered a sin that separated individuals from God. The early church emphasized humility as a reflection of Christ's character and a necessary trait for believers. HELPS Word-studies 5309 5309 hypsēlophronéō (from 5308 /hypsēlós, "high" and 5426 /phronéō, "inner perspective regulating behavior") – properly, a high, self-exalted outlook which is systemic (a problem arising from the inside out); to reek from unwarranted pride (a false sense of superiority); (figuratively) to live with self-inflated ego, viewing oneself too highly; "high-minded," i.e. given to "megalomania" (acting from a sense of self-greatness). 5309 (hypsēlophronéō) only occurs in 1 Tim 6:17. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom hupsélos and phroneó Definition to be high-minded NASB Translation conceited (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5309: ὑψηλοφρονέωὑψηλοφρονέω, ὑψηλοφρόνω; (ὑψηλόφρων, and this from ὑψηλός and φρήν); to be highminded, proud: Romans 11:20 (R G L text); 1 Timothy 6:17 (R G L Tr WH text) (Schol. ad Pindar Pythagoras 2, 91). In Greek writings μεγαλοφρόνειν is more common. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance be proud, high-minded. From a compound of hupselos and phren; to be lofty in mind, i.e. Arrogant -- be highminded. see GREEK hupselos see GREEK phren Forms and Transliterations υψηλοφρόνει υψηλοφρονειν υψηλοφρονείν ὑψηλοφρονεῖν hypselophronein hypselophroneîn hypsēlophronein hypsēlophroneîn upselophronein upsēlophroneinLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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