G5252: ὑπερφρονέω
hyperphronéō · “be haughty”
Definition
to esteem oneself overmuch, i.e. be vain or arrogant
KJV translates it as: think more highly
Extended definition
ὑπερ-φρονέω, -ῶ
[in LXX: 4Ma.13:1 4Mac 14:11 4Mac 16:2 * ;]
1. to be overproud, high-minded (Æsch.): μὴ ὑ. παρ᾽ ὃ δεῖ φρονεῖν (on the paranom., see Vau., in l), Rom.12:3.
2. to overlook, think slightly of (Thuc., Plat.).†
(AS)
[in LXX: 4Ma.13:1 4Mac 14:11 4Mac 16:2 * ;]
1. to be overproud, high-minded (Æsch.): μὴ ὑ. παρ᾽ ὃ δεῖ φρονεῖν (on the paranom., see Vau., in l), Rom.12:3.
2. to overlook, think slightly of (Thuc., Plat.).†
(AS)
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How G5252 is translated
- to be high-minded ×1
Bible verses with G5252 (hyperphronéō)
Hyperphronéō appears in 1 verse.
- Romans 12:3
For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.