Strong's Lexicon hubrizó: To insult, to mistreat, to act arrogantly Original Word: ὑβρίζω Word Origin: Derived from the Greek noun ὕβρις (hubris), meaning "insolence" or "outrage." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "hubrizó," similar concepts can be found in words like עָנָה (anah - to afflict, oppress) and חָרַף (charaph - to reproach, defy). Usage: The verb "hubrizó" conveys the idea of acting with insolence or arrogance, often resulting in mistreatment or insult towards others. It implies a sense of prideful defiance and a lack of respect for others, often manifesting in actions that are harmful or degrading. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, "hubris" was a significant concept, often associated with excessive pride or self-confidence that leads to retribution or downfall. It was considered a serious moral failing, as it disrupted social harmony and offended the gods. In the New Testament context, "hubrizó" reflects behaviors that are contrary to the humility and love taught by Jesus Christ. HELPS Word-studies 5195 hybrízō (from 5196 /hýbris, "an injury, reproach") – properly, to seize (steal); (figuratively) to injure, bring loss, especially to damage someone's reputation (good name, honor); to rob a person of what rightfully belongs to them (seizing it away from them and for one's own). 5195 /hybrízō ("deliberately, spitefully injure") refers to mistreating people, using unfair tactics to inflict undeserved harm. This expresses the work of "one whose insolence and contempt of others breaks forth in wanton and outrageous acts" (K. Wuest, Word Studies, Vol 2, Pastoral Epistles, 1 Timothy, 34). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom hubris Definition to run riot, to outrage, insult NASB Translation insult (1), mistreat (1), mistreated (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5195: ὑβρίζωὑβρίζω; 1 aorist ὑβρισα; passive, 1 aorist participle ὑβρισθεις; 1 future ὑβρισθήσομαι; (ὕβρις); from Homer down; 1. intransitive, to be insolent; to behave insolently, wantonly, outrageously. 2. transitive, to act insolently and shamefully toward one (so even Homer), to treat shamefully (cf. Winer's Grammar, § 32, 1 b. β.): Matthew 22:6; Luke 18:32; Acts 14:5; (1 Thessalonians 2:2); of one who injures another by speaking evil of him, Luke 11:45. (Compare: ἐνυβρίζω.) From hubris; to exercise violence, i.e. Abuse -- use despitefully, reproach, entreat shamefully (spitefully). see GREEK hubris Englishman's Concordance Matthew 22:6 V-AIA-3PGRK: δούλους αὐτοῦ ὕβρισαν καὶ ἀπέκτειναν NAS: his slaves and mistreated them and killed KJV: servants, and entreated [them] spitefully, and INT: servants of him mistreated and killed [them] Luke 11:45 V-PIA-2S Luke 18:32 V-FIP-3S Acts 14:5 V-ANA 1 Thessalonians 2:2 V-APP-NMP Strong's Greek 5195 |
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