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ὑπερφρονέω

huperphroneōbe haughtyHow to read Greek
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Definition

ὑπερ-φρονέω, -ῶ

[in LXX: 4Ma.13.1 4Mac.14.11 4Mac.16.2 * ;]

1. to be overproud, high-minded (Æsch.): μὴ ὑ. παρ᾽ ὃ δεῖ φρονεῖν (on the paranom., see Vau., in l), Romans 12:3.

2. to overlook, think slightly of (Thuc., Plat.).

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

1 total
  1. Romans 12:3ὑπερφρονεῖν · Do not think of yourself
    For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you.