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ὑψηλοφρονέω G5309

G5309 is the Greek word ὑψηλοφρονέω, transliterated hypsēlophronéō. The King James Version most often renders it be.

Word: ὑψηλοφρονέωTransliteration: hypsēlophronéōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

to be lofty in mind, i.e. arrogant.

Where it comes from

from a compound of G5308 (ὑψηλός) and G5424 (φρήν).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

be 2×highminded 2×

Strong's own list of renderings: be highminded.

Verses using ὑψηλοφρονέω

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Romans 11:20 · KJV

Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear:

1 Timothy 6:17 · KJV

Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;

Common questions

What does Strong's G5309 mean?

G5309 is the Greek word ὑψηλοφρονέω (hypsēlophronéō), meaning to be lofty in mind, i.e. arrogant.

How is G5309 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it be (2 times), highminded (2 times).

How many times does G5309 appear in the Bible?

ὑψηλοφρονέω (hypsēlophronéō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G5309 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from a compound of G5308 (ὑψηλός) and G5424 (φρήν).

Nearby entries

G5306 · ὕστερος — later G5307 · ὑφαντός — woven, i.e. (perhaps) knitted G5308 · ὑψηλός — lofty (in place or character)G5310 · ὕψιστος — highest, i.e. (masculine singular) the…G5311 · ὕψος — elevation, i.e. (abstractly) altitude…G5312 · ὑψόω — to elevate (literally or figuratively)

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