The meaning of “ὑπέρογκος”

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

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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

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.”
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.”

Total Occurrences

Most Frequent Book

2 Peter

Book Distribution

2 Peter1

Jude1

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