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Strong's G5309 ὑψηλοφρονέω (hypselophroneo)

Hypselophroneo means “be highminded” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H5309 — nephel (“untimely birth”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G5309
Language Greek
Linked Usages 3
Books 3

Strong's G5309 Quick Answer

Strong's G5309 ὑψηλοφρονέω (hupselophroneo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. hupselophroneo (hoop-say-loh-fron-eh'-o) v. 1. to be lofty in mind, i.e. arrogant [from a compound of G5308 and G5424] It has 3 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include highminded. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
hupselophroneo (hoop-say-loh-fron-eh'-o) v. 1. to be lofty in mind, i.e. arrogant [from a compound of G5308 and G5424]
Usage
3 linked usages
Books
3 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
highminded

Meaning and Definition

hupselophroneo (hoop-say-loh-fron-eh'-o) v. 1. to be lofty in mind, i.e. arrogant [from a compound of G5308 and G5424] KJV: be highminded Root(s): G5308, G5424

Original Word
ὑψηλοφρονέω
Transliteration
hupselophroneo
Derivation
Root: φρήν R1: 5308 R2: 5424
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5309. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

be arrogant

Usage: ὑψηλο- φρονέω, -ῶ = μευαλοφρονεῖν (Xen., Plat., al.), to be high-minded: 1Ti.6:17 (WH, mg., ὑψηλὰ, φρονεῖν).† (AS)

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How Strong's G5309 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render hupselophroneo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

highminded Romans 11:20

How Strong's G5309 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 2 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G5309 (ὑψηλοφρονέω) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G5309 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G5309 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

Romans 11:20 KJV

Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear:

1 Timothy 6:17 KJV

Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;

Strong's G5309 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Genesis 10:23 Septuagint / Brenton

And sons of Aram, Uz, and Hul, and Gether, and Mash.

Usage Excerpts

First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G5309.

Genesis 10:23 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And sons of Aram, Uz, and Hul, and Gether, and Mash.
Romans 11:20 New Testament, KJV
Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear:
1 Timothy 6:17 New Testament, KJV
Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5309, grouped by book.

Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Romans 1 usage, New Testament
1 Timothy 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G5309 FAQ

What does hypselophroneo (ὑψηλοφρονέω) mean?

Hypselophroneo (Strong's G5309) is a Greek word most simply glossed "be highminded". hupselophroneo (hoop-say-loh-fron-eh'-o) v. 1. to be lofty in mind, i.e. arrogant [from a compound of G5308 and G5424]

How many times is hypselophroneo (ὑψηλοφρονέω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G5309 across 3 books.

Where can I study hypselophroneo (ὑψηλοφρονέω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5309 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate hypselophroneo (ὑψηλοφρονέω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as highminded. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G5309 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G5309, with linked reader references where each row is available.