ΥΠΕΡΟΨΙΑ, υπεροψια
YPEROPSIA, yperopsia
Sounds Like: hoo-per-OP-see-ah
Translations: haughtiness, disdain, contempt, arrogance, pride, a haughtiness, an arrogance
From the root: ΥΠΕΡΟΨΙΑ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to a feeling of superiority or disdain towards others, often manifesting as arrogance or contempt. It describes a state of mind where one looks down upon others, considering them inferior. It is a compound word derived from 'hyper' (over, above) and 'opsis' (sight, view), literally meaning 'looking over' or 'looking down upon'.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G5243 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book Two — 8:4
From the same root
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