Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ὑπέρογκος”
Understanding hypéronkos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
great swelling. - bulging over, i.e. (figuratively) insolent
G5246
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ὑπέρογκος
Phonetichoop-er'-ong-kos
Transliterationhypéronkos
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
great swelling. - bulging over, i.e. (figuratively) insolent
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Peter 2:18 | “For when they speak great swelling words of vanity, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, through much wantonness, those that were clean escaped from them who live in error.” Word: ὑπέρογκος (hypéronkos) | |
| Jude 1:16 | “These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaketh great swelling words, having men’s persons in admiration because of advantage.” Word: ὑπέρογκος (hypéronkos) |