G5229 ὑπεραίρομαι

Strong's Greek Concordance · 3 KJV occurrences

ὑπεραίρομαι

hyperaíromai

Definition

to raise oneself over, i.e. (figuratively) to become haughty

KJV Renderings

exalt self, be exalted above measure

Derivation / Etymology

middle voice from G5228 (ὑπέρ) and G142 (αἴρω);

KJV Verses (3)

2 Corinthians 12:7And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.
2 Corinthians 12:7And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.
2 Thessalonians 2:4Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.