ὑπερφρονέωhyperphronéō

to esteem oneself overmuch, i.e. be vain or arrogant

Greek (New Testament) · G5252

Meanings

1. to be overproud, high-minded (Æsch.): μὴ ὑ. παρ’ ὃ δεῖ φρονεῖν (on the paranom., see Vau., in l.), Romans 12:3.

2. to overlook, think slightly of.

Same root

Where it appears

Appears 1 times in the Bible.

  • Romans 12:3 Because of the privilege and authority God has given me, I give each of you this warning: Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us.

Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.