◄ 5450. phusiósis ►
Strong's Lexicon phusiósis: Arrogance, Pride, Conceit Original Word: φυσίωσις Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: phusiósis Pronunciation: foo-see'-o-sis Phonetic Spelling: (foo-see'-o-sis) Definition: a puffing up, pride, swelling. Meaning: The noun φυσίωσις refers to the state of being puffed up, inflated, or filled with pride. It denotes an attitude of arrogance or conceit. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb φυσιόω (physióō), meaning "to puff up" or "to inflate." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for φυσίωσις, the concept of pride and arrogance is addressed in several Hebrew terms. Notable entries include: • Strong's Hebrew 1346 (גָּאוֹן, ga'own): Pride, majesty, arrogance. • Strong's Hebrew 2087 (זָדוֹן, zadon): Insolence, presumptuousness, pride. • Strong's Hebrew 1363 (גָּבַהּ, gabahh): To be high, exalted, haughty. These Hebrew terms similarly convey the biblical theme of pride as a vice that leads to separation from God and others, reinforcing the call to humility found throughout Scripture. Usage: The term φυσίωσις is not directly found in the New Testament text but is closely related to the verb φυσιόω, which appears in several passages. The concept of being "puffed up" is often used to describe a prideful or arrogant attitude that is contrary to the humility expected of believers. Context: The concept of φυσίωσις, though not explicitly named in the New Testament, is integral to understanding the biblical warnings against pride and arrogance. The related verb φυσιόω is used in several Pauline epistles to caution against self-exaltation and to promote humility among believers. For instance, in 1 Corinthians 4:6, Paul warns the Corinthians "so that you will not be puffed up in favor of one against the other" (BSB). This admonition highlights the divisive nature of pride within the Christian community. Similarly, in 1 Corinthians 8:1, Paul notes that "knowledge puffs up, but love builds up" (BSB), contrasting the destructive nature of pride with the edifying power of love. The biblical narrative consistently portrays pride as a sin that leads to downfall, as seen in the stories of figures like King Nebuchadnezzar and the Pharisees. In contrast, humility is exalted as a virtue, exemplified by Christ's own life and teachings. The concept of φυσίωσις serves as a reminder of the dangers of self-importance and the call to live in humble service to God and others. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 5450 physíōsis (from 5448 /physióō, "inflated, like an air-bellow") – arrogance (negative pride), fostering an inflated ego ("a swelled sense of self") and only used in 2 Cor 12:20. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from phusioó Definition a puffing up NASB Translation arrogance (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5450: φυσίωσις φυσίωσις, φυσιωσεως, ἡ (φυσιόω, which see) (Vulg.inflatio), a puffing up of soul, loftiness, pride: plural (A. V. swellings) 2 Corinthians 12:20. (Ecclesiastical writings.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance swelling. From phusioo; inflation, i.e. (figuratively) haughtiness -- swelling. see GREEK phusioo Forms and Transliterations φυσιωσεις φυσιώσεις phusioseis phusiōseis physioseis physiōseis physiṓseis Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 2 Corinthians 12:20 N-NFP GRK: καταλαλιαί ψιθυρισμοί φυσιώσεις ἀκαταστασίαι NAS: gossip, arrogance, disturbances; KJV: whisperings, swellings, tumults: INT: slander gossip conceit disorder Strong's Greek 5450 1 Occurrence φυσιώσεις — 1 Occ.