Strong's Greek Concordance

G5187: τυφόω

typhóō · “be conceited”

Definition

to envelop with smoke, i.e. (figuratively) to inflate with self-conceit

KJV translates it as: high-minded, be lifted up with pride, be proud

Word origin: from a derivative of G5188 (τύφω);

Extended definition

τυφόω, -ῶ
(τῦφος, smoke; metaphorically, conceit),
prop., to wrap in smoke; used only metaphorically, to puff up, becloud with pride: pass., 1Ti.3:6 6:4, 2Ti.3:4 (Dem., Arist., al.).†
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Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).

How G5187 is translated

  • having been puffed up ×1
  • he has been puffed up ×1
  • puffed up, ×1

Bible verses with G5187 (typhóō)

Typhóō appears in 3 verses.

  • 1 Timothy 3:6

    Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.

  • 1 Timothy 6:4

    He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,

  • 2 Timothy 3:4

    Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;

Words derived from G5187