Hyperaíromai — G5229

Definition

verb

to raise oneself over, i.e. (figuratively) to become haughty

Usually translated as

be exalted above measure, exalt self

Origin

middle voice from G5228 and G142

• hypér (G5228)
• aírō (G142)

Occurrences

Hyperaíromai occurs 3 times in 2 verses of the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: 2 Corinthians (1), 2 Thessalonians (1)

• 2 Corinthians 12:7 — And lest I should be exalted above measure (ὑπεραίρωμαι) 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 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 (ὑπεραίρωμαι).
• 2 Thessalonians 2:4 — Who opposeth and exalteth himself (ὑπεραιρόμενος) 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.