The meaning of “ὑπερήφανος”

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

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Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

ὑπερήφανος

Phonetichoop-er-ay'-fan-os

Transliterationhyperḗphanos

Grammar Code

G:A

Greek Adjective

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

proud. - appearing above others (conspicuous), i.e. (figuratively) haughty

Scripture References

5 total references

Reference	Text
Luke 1:51	“He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.”
Romans 1:30	“Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,”
2 Timothy 3:2	“For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,”
James 4:6	“But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.”
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.”

Total Occurrences

Most Frequent Book

Luke

Book Distribution

Luke1

Romans1

2 Timothy1

James1

1 Peter1

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