Strong's Greek Concordance

G5309: ὑψηλοφρονέω

hypsēlophronéō · “be arrogant”

Definition

to be lofty in mind, i.e. arrogant

KJV translates it as: be highminded

Word origin: from a compound of G5308 (ὑψηλός) and G5424 (φρήν);

Extended definition

ὑψηλο- φρονέω, -ῶ
= μευαλοφρονεῖν (Xen., Plat., al.),
to be high-minded: 1Ti.6:17 (WH, mg., ὑψηλὰ, φρονεῖν).†
(AS)

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How G5309 is translated

  • to be high-minded ×1

Bible verses with G5309 (hypsēlophronéō)

Hypsēlophronéō appears in 1 verse.

  • 1 Timothy 6:17

    Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;