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The meaning of ὑπέρογκος

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

Definition

great swelling. - bulging over, i.e. (figuratively) insolent

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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
ReferenceText
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)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
2 Peter
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