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Lexicon :: Strong's G5187 - typhoō

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τυφόω
Transliteration
typhoō (Key)
Pronunciation
toof-o'-o
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
From a derivative of τύφω (G5188)
mGNT
3x in 3 unique form(s) TR
3x in 3 unique form(s) LXX
0x in 0 unique form(s)
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Strong’s Definitions

τυφόω typhóō, toof-o'-o; from a derivative of G5188; to envelop with smoke, i.e. (figuratively) to inflate with self-conceit:—high-minded, be lifted up with pride, be proud.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 3x

The KJV translates Strong's G5187 in the following manner: be proud (1x), be lifted up with pride (1x), highminded (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 3x
The KJV translates Strong's G5187 in the following manner: be proud (1x), be lifted up with pride (1x), highminded (1x).

  1. to raise a smoke, to wrap in a mist

    1. metaph.

      1. to make proud, puff up with pride, render insolent

      2. to be puffed up with haughtiness or pride

  2. to blind with pride or conceit, to render foolish or stupid

    1. beclouded, besotted

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
τυφόω typhóō, toof-o'-o; from a derivative of G5188; to envelop with smoke, i.e. (figuratively) to inflate with self-conceit:—high-minded, be lifted up with pride, be proud.
STRONGS G5187:
τυφόω, τύφω: passive, perfect τετυφωμαι; 1 aorist participle τυφωθείς; (τῦφος, smoke; pride); properly, to raise a smoke, to wrap in a mist; used only metaphorically:
1. to make proud, puff up with pride, render insolent; passive, to be puffed up with haughtiness or pride, 1 Timothy 3:6 (Strabo, Josephus, (Diogenes Laërtius, others).
2. to blind with pride or conceit, to render foolish or stupid: 1 Timothy 6:4; perfect participle beclouded, besotted, 2 Timothy 3:4 (Demosthenes, Aristotle, Polybius, Plutarch, others).
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

1 Timothy
3:6; 6:4
2 Timothy
3:4

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G5187 matches the Greek τυφόω (typhoō),
which occurs 3 times in 3 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ti 3:6

Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 3:6 - An elder must not be a new believer, because he might become proud, and the devil would cause him to fall.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ti 6:4

Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 6:4 - Anyone who teaches something different is arrogant and lacks understanding. Such a person has an unhealthy desire to quibble over the meaning of words. This stirs up arguments ending in jealousy, division, slander, and evil suspicions.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ti 3:4

Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 3:4 - They will betray their friends, be reckless, be puffed up with pride, and love pleasure rather than God.
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