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ὑπεραίρομαι G5229
G5229 is the Greek word ὑπεραίρομαι, transliterated hyperaíromai. The King James Version most often renders it should be exalted above measure.
What it means
to raise oneself over, i.e. (figuratively) to become haughty.
Where it comes from
middle voice from G5228 (ὑπέρ) and G142 (αἴρω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: exalt self, be exalted above measure.
Verses using ὑπεραίρομαι
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
2 Corinthians 12:7 · KJV
And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.
2 Thessalonians 2:4 · KJV
Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.
Common questions
What does Strong's G5229 mean?
G5229 is the Greek word ὑπεραίρομαι (hyperaíromai), meaning to raise oneself over, i.e. (figuratively) to become haughty.
How is G5229 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it should be exalted above measure (2 times), exalteth (1 time).
How many times does G5229 appear in the Bible?
ὑπεραίρομαι (hyperaíromai) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5229 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: middle voice from G5228 (ὑπέρ) and G142 (αἴρω).
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