Lexicon tuphó: To be conceited, to be puffed up, to be blinded by pride. Original Word: τυφόω Strong's Exhaustive Concordance smoke. Apparently a primary verb; to make a smoke, i.e. Slowly consume without flame -- smoke. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition to raise smoke NASB Translation smoldering (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5188: τύφωτύφω: (τῦφος, smoke); from Herodotus down; to cause or emit smoke (Plautus fumifico), raise a smoke; passive (present participle τυφόμενος) to smoke (Vulg.fumigo): Matthew 12:20. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word τῦφος (týphos), meaning "smoke" or "conceit."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for τυφόω, the concept of pride and its consequences is addressed in various Hebrew terms such as גָּאָה (ga'ah • Strong's 1342), meaning "to be proud," and זָדוֹן (zadown • Strong's 2087), meaning "insolence" or "presumptuousness." These terms similarly convey the dangers of pride and the importance of humility before God. Usage: The verb τυφόω is used in the New Testament to describe a state of being inflated with self-conceit or pride, often leading to a lack of understanding or spiritual blindness. Context: The Greek verb τυφόω appears in the New Testament to characterize individuals who are overtaken by pride and self-importance, leading to a distorted perception of reality and truth. This term is often associated with spiritual blindness and a lack of discernment, as pride can cloud judgment and hinder one's ability to perceive spiritual truths. Forms and Transliterations τυφομενον τυφόμενον tuphomenon typhomenon typhómenonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 12:20 V-PPM/P-ANSGRK: καὶ λίνον τυφόμενον οὐ σβέσει NAS: HE WILL NOT BREAK OFF, AND A SMOLDERING WICK KJV: break, and smoking flax shall he INT: and a wick smoldering not he will quench |