ὑπεραίρομαι (hyperaíromai) — Exalt Self

Greek word study: ὑπεραίρομαι (hyperaíromai), Strong's G5229. to raise oneself over, i.e. (figuratively) to become haughty

GreekStrong's G5229
Quick definition
Greek word
ὑπεραίρομαι (hyperaíromai)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

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

Word study
Derivation: middle voice from G5228 (ὑπέρ) and G142 (αἴρω);

KJV translation words: exalt self, be exalted above measure

Where this word appears

Strong's G5229 is tagged on 3 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 2 Corinthians 12:7 and last appears in 2 Thessalonians 2:4.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

I may become conceited ×2exalting himself ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ὑπεραίρωμαι ×2ὑπεραιρόμενος ×1

Books where it appears most

2 Corinthians ×22 Thessalonians ×1

Verses (all 2)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G5228 ὑπέρ (hypér), G142 αἴρω (aírō).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does hyperaíromai (G5229) mean?

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

How is G5229 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G5229 as: exalt self, be exalted above measure.

How often does ὑπεραίρομαι (hyperaíromai) appear?

Strong's G5229 is tagged on 3 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 2 Corinthians 12:7 and last appears in 2 Thessalonians 2:4.