Strong's Lexicon huperairó: To exalt, to lift up, to raise above Original Word: ὑπεραίρω Word Origin: From the Greek preposition ὑπέρ (huper, meaning "above" or "beyond") and the verb αἴρω (airó, meaning "to lift" or "to raise"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "huperairó," the concept of pride and self-exaltation is addressed in various Hebrew terms such as גָּבַהּ (gābah, Strong's H1361), meaning "to be high" or "to be exalted," often used in the context of pride. Usage: The verb "huperairó" is used in the New Testament to convey the idea of lifting oneself or something else above a standard or level. It often carries a connotation of pride or arrogance when used in a negative sense, implying an unwarranted elevation of oneself above others. In a positive context, it can refer to the act of exalting or lifting up in honor or status. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, social status and honor were highly valued, and individuals often sought to elevate themselves in the eyes of others. The concept of "huperairó" would resonate with early Christian communities as they navigated the tension between societal norms and the teachings of humility and servanthood exemplified by Jesus Christ. The early church emphasized humility and warned against pride, aligning with the broader biblical narrative that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble (James 4:6). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom huper and airó Definition to lift or raise over, mid. to uplift oneself NASB Translation exalting (2), exalts (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5229: ὑπεραίρωὑπεραίρω: present middle ὑπεραίρομαι; (ὑπέρ and αἴρω); to lift or raise up over something; middle to lift oneself up, be exalted, be haughty: 2 Corinthians 12:7 (R. V. to be exalted overmuch); ἐπί τινα, above one, 2 Thessalonians 2:4; with a dative incommodi τίνι, to carry oneself haughtily to, behave insolently toward one, 2 Macc. 5:23; (very variously in secular authors from Aeschylus and Plato down). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance exalt self, be exalted above measure. Middle voice from huper and airo; to raise oneself over, i.e. (figuratively) to become haughty -- exalt self, be exalted above measure. see GREEK huper see GREEK airo Forms and Transliterations υπεραιρομενος υπεραιρόμενος ὑπεραιρόμενος υπεραιρωμαι υπεραίρωμαι ὑπεραίρωμαι υπεραρθήσεται υπερήραν υπερήρας υπερήρθη hyperairomai hyperairōmai hyperaíromai hyperaírōmai hyperairomenos hyperairómenos uperairomai uperairōmai uperairomenosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Corinthians 12:7 V-PSM/P-1SGRK: ἵνα μὴ ὑπεραίρωμαι ἐδόθη μοι NAS: to keep me from exalting myself, there was given KJV: lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance INT: that not I might be exalted was given to me 2 Corinthians 12:7 V-PSM/P-1S 2 Thessalonians 2:4 V-PPM/P-NMS Strong's Greek 5229 |
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