Strong's Lexicon hubristés: Insolent, violent, arrogant, one who behaves with wanton violence or outrage. Original Word: ὑβριστής Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ὑβρίζω (hubrizō), meaning "to act with insolence" or "to mistreat." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "hubristés," the concept of arrogance and insolence can be found in Hebrew words such as זָדוֹן (zadown, Strong's H2087) meaning "pride" or "insolence," and עָרִיץ (aritz, Strong's H6184) meaning "violent" or "tyrant." Usage: The term "hubristés" refers to a person who is insolent or violent, characterized by arrogance and a lack of respect for others. In the New Testament, it is used to describe individuals who act with extreme pride and disregard for moral or social norms, often leading to abusive or violent behavior. 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 offense, especially when it involved disrespecting the gods or other people. In the context of the New Testament, "hubristés" reflects a moral failing that is contrary to the humility and love encouraged by Christian teachings. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 5197 hybristḗs (a masculine noun derived from 5195 /hybrízō) – properly, someone "damaging" others by lashing out with a nasty spirit. This kind of individual is insolent (delights in wrong-doing) – finding pleasure in hurting others (G. R. Berry). See 5195 (hybrizō). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom hubrizó Definition a violent, insolent man NASB Translation insolent (1), violent aggressor (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5197: ὑβριστήςὑβριστής, ὑβριστοῦ, ὁ (ὑβρίζω), from Homer down, "an insolent man, 'one who, uplifted with pride, either heaps insulting language upon others or does them some shameful act of wrong'" (Fritzsche, Ep. ad Romans, i., p. 86; (cf. Trench, Synonyms, § xxix.; Schmidt, chapter 177; Cope on Aristotle, rhet. 2, 2, 5 (see ὕβρις))): Romans 1:30; 1 Timothy 1:13. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance violent, injurious. From hubrizo; an insulter, i.e. Maltreater -- despiteful, injurious. see GREEK hubrizo Forms and Transliterations υβριστας υβριστάς ὑβριστάς υβριστην υβριστήν ὑβριστήν υβριστής υβριστικόν υβριστού υβριστών υγίακε υγιάσει υγιασθέν υγιασθή υγιασθήναι υγιάσθησαν υγιάσωσιν hybristas hybristás hybristen hybristēn hybristḗn ubristas ubristen ubristēnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Romans 1:30 N-AMPGRK: καταλάλους θεοστυγεῖς ὑβριστάς ὑπερηφάνους ἀλαζόνας NAS: haters of God, insolent, arrogant, KJV: haters of God, despiteful, proud, INT: slanderers hateful to God insolent arrogant boastful 1 Timothy 1:13 N-AMS Strong's Greek 5197 |