Lexicon hupokrités: Hypocrite Original Word: ὑποκριτής Strong's Exhaustive Concordance hypocrite. From hupokrinomai; an actor under an assumed character (stage-player), i.e. (figuratively) a dissembler ("hypocrite" -- hypocrite. see GREEK hupokrinomai HELPS Word-studies 5273 hypokritḗs (a masculine noun derived from 5259 /hypó, "under" and 2919 /krínō, "judge") – properly, a judging under, like a performer acting under a mask (i.e. a theater-actor); (figuratively) a two-faced person; a "hypocrite," whose profession does not match their practice – i.e. someone who "says one thing but does another." [5273 (hypokritḗs) was commonly used of actors on the Greek stage. When applied in the NT, it refers to a hypocrite. "Christianity requires that believers should be open and above-board. They should be themselves. Their lives should be like an open book, easily read" (K. Wuest, Word Studies, Vol 2, Pastoral Epistles, 1 Peter, 50,51).] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom hupokrinomai Definition one who answers, an actor, a hypocrite NASB Translation hypocrite (2), hypocrites (16). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5273: ὑποκριτήςὑποκριτής, ὑποκριτου, ὁ (ὑποκρίνομαι, which see); 1. one who answers, an interpreter (Plato, Lucian). 2. an actor, stage-player (Aristophanes, Xenophon, Plato, Aelian, Herodian). 3. in Biblical Greek, a dissembler, pretender, hypocrite: Matthew 6:2, 5, 16; Matthew 7:5; Matthew 15:7; Matthew 16:3 Rec.; Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of hypocrisy, while not always using a direct equivalent term, is reflected in several Hebrew words and ideas. Notable entries include: Usage: The word ὑποκριτής is used in the New Testament to describe individuals who outwardly display righteousness or piety but are inwardly deceitful or insincere. It is often used by Jesus in the Gospels to criticize the Pharisees and other religious leaders for their duplicity. Context: The term ὑποκριτής appears prominently in the teachings of Jesus, particularly in the Gospel of Matthew. It is used to describe those who engage in religious practices for the sake of appearance rather than genuine devotion. Jesus condemns such behavior, emphasizing the importance of sincerity and integrity in one's relationship with God. Englishman's Concordance Matthew 6:2 N-NMPGRK: ὥσπερ οἱ ὑποκριταὶ ποιοῦσιν ἐν NAS: before you, as the hypocrites do KJV: thee, as the hypocrites do in INT: as the hypocrites do in Matthew 6:5 N-NMP Matthew 6:16 N-NMP Matthew 7:5 N-VMS Matthew 15:7 N-VMP Matthew 22:18 N-VMP Matthew 23:13 N-VMP Matthew 23:14 Noun-VMP Matthew 23:15 N-VMP Matthew 23:23 N-VMP Matthew 23:25 N-VMP Matthew 23:27 N-VMP Matthew 23:29 N-VMP Matthew 24:51 N-GMP Mark 7:6 N-GMP Luke 6:42 N-VMS Luke 12:56 N-VMP Luke 13:15 N-VMP Strong's Greek 5273 |
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