Hyperḗphanos — G5244

Definition

adjective

appearing above others (conspicuous), i.e. (figuratively) haughty

1. showing oneself above others, overtopping, conspicuous above others, pre-eminent
2. especially in a bad sense, "with an overweening estimate of one's means or merits, despising others or even treating them with contempt, haughty"

Usually translated as

proud

Origin

from G5228 and G5316

• hypér (G5228)
• phaínō (G5316)

Occurrences

Hyperḗphanos occurs 5 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Luke (1), Romans (1), 2 Timothy (1), James (1), 1 Peter (1)

• Luke 1:51 — He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud (ὑπερηφάνους) in the imagination of their hearts.
• Romans 1:30 — Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud (ὑπερηφάνους), boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,
• 2 Timothy 3:2 — For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud (ὑπερήφανοι), blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
• James 4:6 — But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud (ὑπερηφάνοις), but giveth grace unto the humble.
• 1 Peter 5:5 — Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud (ὑπερηφάνοις), and giveth grace to the humble.