Strong G5309ὑψηλοφρονέω

be arrogant

Transliteration
hupsēlophroneō
Pronunciation
hoop-say-lo-fron-eh'-o
Morphology
Greek Verb

Definition

From a compound of G5308 and G5424; to be lofty in mind that is arrogant: - be highminded.

Detailed definition

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

In the Bible

Strong G5309 appears in 2 verses of the KJV.

Translated in the KJV by

  • be2
  • highminded2

First verses

  1. Romans 11:20
    Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear:
  2. 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;
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Detailed Greek dictionary
ὑψηλο-φρονέω,
to be high-minded, [NT (NT.Rom.11.20, NT.1Tim.6.17.)]