Berean Strong's Lexicon tuphó: To be conceited, to be puffed up, to be blinded by pride. Original Word: τυφόω Word Origin: From a primary word τῦφος (tuphos), meaning "smoke" or "to raise a smoke." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "tuphó," the concept of pride and its consequences is addressed in various Hebrew terms such as גָּאָה (ga'ah, Strong's H1342) meaning "to be proud" or "to rise up." Usage: The Greek verb "tuphó" is used in the New Testament to describe a state of being blinded by pride or conceit. It conveys the idea of being enveloped in a cloud of self-deception, where one's judgment is obscured by arrogance. This term is often used to warn against the spiritual and moral dangers of pride, which can lead to a distorted perception of oneself and others. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, humility was not typically seen as a virtue; rather, honor and status were highly valued. The concept of being "puffed up" or blinded by pride would have been a counter-cultural message in the early Christian community, which emphasized humility and servanthood as exemplified by Jesus Christ. The metaphor of smoke or fog blinding one's vision would have been a vivid illustration of how pride can obscure spiritual truth and lead to moral downfall. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition to raise smoke NASB Translation smoldering (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5188: τύφωτύφω: (τῦφος, smoke); from Herodotus down; to cause or emit smoke (Plautus fumifico), raise a smoke; passive (present participle τυφόμενος) to smoke (Vulg.fumigo): Matthew 12:20. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance smoke. Apparently a primary verb; to make a smoke, i.e. Slowly consume without flame -- smoke. Forms and Transliterations τυφομενον τυφόμενον tuphomenon typhomenon typhómenonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 12:20 V-PPM/P-ANSGRK: καὶ λίνον τυφόμενον οὐ σβέσει NAS: HE WILL NOT BREAK OFF, AND A SMOLDERING WICK KJV: break, and smoking flax shall he INT: and a wick smoldering not he will quench |
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