Definition
τυφόω, -ῶ
(τῦφος, smoke; metaphorically, conceit),
prop., to wrap in smoke; used only metaphorically, to puff up, becloud with pride: pass., 1 Timothy 3:6; 6:4, 2 Timothy 3:4 (Dem., Arist., al.).
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- 1 Timothy 3:6τυφωθεὶς · or he may become conceitedHe must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same condemnation as the devil.
- 1 Timothy 6:4τετύφωται · he is conceited…he is conceited and understands nothing. Instead, he has an unhealthy interest in controversies and disputes about words, out of which come envy, strife, abusive talk, evil suspicions,
- 2 Timothy 3:4τετυφωμένοι · conceited…traitorous, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God,