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ὑπερήφανος G5244
G5244 is the Greek word ὑπερήφανος, transliterated hyperḗphanos. The King James Version most often renders it proud.
What it means
appearing above others (conspicuous), i.e. (figuratively) haughty.
Where it comes from
from G5228 (ὑπέρ) and G5316 (φαίνω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: proud.
Verses using ὑπερήφανος
All 5 verses, quoted in full.
Luke 1:51 · KJV
He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
Romans 1:30 · KJV
Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,
2 Timothy 3:2 · KJV
For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
James 4:6 · KJV
But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
1 Peter 5:5 · KJV
Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
Common questions
What does Strong's G5244 mean?
G5244 is the Greek word ὑπερήφανος (hyperḗphanos), meaning appearing above others (conspicuous), i.e. (figuratively) haughty.
How is G5244 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it proud (5 times).
How many times does G5244 appear in the Bible?
ὑπερήφανος (hyperḗphanos) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5244 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G5228 (ὑπέρ) and G5316 (φαίνω).
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