Strong's Lexicon hupokrisis: Hypocrisy Original Word: ὑπόκρισις Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ὑποκρίνομαι (hupokrinomai), meaning "to answer" or "to act a part." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of hypocrisy in the Hebrew Bible is often associated with terms like חָנֵף (chaneph, Strong's H2611), which means "profane" or "godless," and תַּחְפֻּשׂ (tachpash, Strong's H2664), meaning "to search" or "to disguise." Usage: In the New Testament, "hupokrisis" refers to the act of pretending or feigning to be what one is not, particularly in terms of moral or religious integrity. It denotes a discrepancy between one's public persona and private reality, often involving deceit or insincerity. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, "hupokrisis" originally referred to the art of acting or playing a role on stage. Over time, it came to be associated with the idea of pretense or insincerity in everyday life. In the context of the New Testament, it is used to criticize those who outwardly display piety or righteousness but inwardly harbor sin or deceit. This concept was particularly relevant in the religious context of first-century Judaism, where Jesus often confronted the Pharisees and religious leaders for their hypocritical behavior. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 5272 hypókrisis (a feminine noun, cognate with 5273 /hypokritḗs, see there) – hypocrisy (literally, "under-judging"). 5272 /hypókrisis ("hypocrisy, insincerity") literally refers to "someone acting under a mask," and implies a specific application (type) of hypocrisy. See 5273 (hypokritēs). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom hupokrinomai Definition a reply, answer, playacting, hypocrisy NASB Translation hypocrisy (6). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5272: ὑπόκρισιςὑπόκρισις, ὑποκρίσεως, ἡ (ὑποκρίνομαι, which see); 1. an answering; an answer (Herodotus). 2. the acting of a stage-player (Aristotle, Polybius, Dionysius Halicarnassus, Plutarch, Lucian, Artemidorus Daldianus, others). 3. dissimulation, hypocrisy: Matthew 23:28; Mark 12:15; Luke 12:1; Galatians 2:13; 1 Timothy 4:2; (James 5:12 Rec.st); 1 Peter 2:1 (cf. Buttmann, § 123, 2) (2 Macc. 6:25; Polybius 35, 2, 13; Lucian, am. 8; Aesop fab. 106 (284); (Philo, quis rer. div. haeres § 8; de Josepho § 14)). From hupokrinomai; acting under a feigned part, i.e. (figuratively) deceit ("hypocrisy") -- condemnation, dissimulation, hypocrisy. see GREEK hupokrinomai Englishman's Concordance Matthew 23:28 N-GFSGRK: ἐστε μεστοὶ ὑποκρίσεως καὶ ἀνομίας NAS: you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness. KJV: ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity. INT: you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness Mark 12:15 N-AFS Luke 12:1 N-NFS Galatians 2:13 N-DFS 1 Timothy 4:2 N-DFS 1 Peter 2:1 N-AFS Strong's Greek 5272 |
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