Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ὑβριστής”
Understanding hybristḗs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
despiteful, injurious. - an insulter, i.e. maltreater
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ὑβριστής
Phonetichoo-bris-tace'
Transliterationhybristḗs
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
despiteful, injurious. - an insulter, i.e. maltreater
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 1:30 | “Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,” Word: ὑβριστής (hybristḗs) | |
| 1 Timothy 1:13 | “Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.” Word: ὑβριστής (hybristḗs) |