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
- ὑπέρhypér · G5228"over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case superior to, more than
- φρονέωphronéō · G5426to exercise the mind, i.e. entertain or have a sentiment or opinion; by implication, to be (mentally) disposed (more or less earnestly in a certain direction); intensively, to interest oneself in (with concern or obedience)
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.