The meaning of “ἐπαίρω”

Understanding epaírō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

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Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

ἐπαίρω

Phoneticep-ahee'-ro

Transliterationepaírō

Grammar Code

G:V

Greek Verb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

exalt self, poise (lift, take) up. - to raise up (literally or figuratively)

Scripture References

19 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 17:8	“And when they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no man, save Jesus only.”
Luke 18:13	“And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.”
John 13:18	“I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen: but that the scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with me hath lifted up his heel against me.”
Acts 14:11	“And when the people saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voices, saying in the speech of Lycaonia, The gods are come down to us in the likeness of men.”
2 Corinthians 11:20	“For ye suffer, if a man bring you into bondage, if a man devour you, if a man take of you, if a man exalt himself, if a man smite you on the face.”

Total Occurrences

19x

Most Frequent Book

Luke

Book Distribution

Matthew1

Luke6

John4

Acts5

2 Corinthians2

1 Timothy1

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