ΥΠΟΚΡΙΤΑΣ, υποκριτας
YPOKRITAS, ypokritas
Sounds Like: hoo-po-kree-TAS
Translations: hypocrite, a hypocrite, actor, pretender
From the root: ΥΠΟΚΡΙΤΗΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to a hypocrite, someone who pretends to be what they are not, or who acts in a way that contradicts their true beliefs or character. It can also refer to an actor or a pretender. It is used to describe individuals who put on a false appearance, often for personal gain or to deceive others.
Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G5273 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Clement of Alexandria
- Exhortation to the Greeks (Protrepticus) — 1:12
Codex Sinaiticus
- Shepherd of Hermas — 95:3
The Shepherd of Hermas — Parables
- Parable 9 — 18:3
From the same root
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