G5229: ὑπεραίρομαι
hyperaíromai · “be haughty”
Definition
to raise oneself over, i.e. (figuratively) to become haughty
KJV translates it as: exalt self, be exalted above measure
Word origin: middle voice from G5228 (ὑπέρ) and G142 (αἴρω);
Extended definition
ὑπερ-αίρω
[in LXX: 2Ch.32:23 (נָשָׂא ni.), etc. ;]
to lift or raise over. Mid., to uplift oneself: 2Co.12:7; before ἐπί, with accusative, of person(s), 2Th.2:4 (cf. 2Ma.5:23).†
(AS)
[in LXX: 2Ch.32:23 (נָשָׂא ni.), etc. ;]
to lift or raise over. Mid., to uplift oneself: 2Co.12:7; before ἐπί, with accusative, of person(s), 2Th.2:4 (cf. 2Ma.5:23).†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G5229 is translated
- i may become conceited, ×1
- i may become conceited. ×1
- exalting himself ×1
Bible verses with G5229 (hyperaíromai)
Hyperaíromai appears in 2 verses.
- 2 Corinthians 12:7
And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.
- 2 Thessalonians 2:4
Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.