The meaning of “ὑπερήφανος”
Understanding hyperḗphanos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
proud. - appearing above others (conspicuous), i.e. (figuratively) haughty
ὑπερήφανος
proud. - appearing above others (conspicuous), i.e. (figuratively) haughty
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 1:51 | “He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.” Word: ὑπερήφανος (hyperḗphanos) | |
| Romans 1:30 | “Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,” Word: ὑπερήφανος (hyperḗphanos) | |
| 2 Timothy 3:2 | “For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,” Word: ὑπερήφανος (hyperḗphanos) | |
| James 4:6 | “But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.” Word: ὑπερήφανος (hyperḗphanos) | |
| 1 Peter 5:5 | “Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.” Word: ὑπερήφανος (hyperḗphanos) |