Original Word: ὕβρις
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: hubris
Pronunciation: HOO-bris
Phonetic Spelling: (hoo'-bris)
Definition: Insolence, arrogance, violent treatment, outrage
Meaning: (a) insult, injury, outrage, (b) damage, loss.

harm, hurt, reproach.

From huper; insolence (as over-bearing), i.e. Insult, injury -- harm, hurt, reproach.

see GREEK huper

Cognate: 5196 hýbris (a feminine noun) – that type (brand) of damage or injury where the reproach adds "insult to injury." See 5195 (hybrizō).

Word Origin
a prim. word
Definition
wantonness, insolence, an act of wanton violence
NASB Translation
damage (2), insults (1).

STRONGS NT 5196: ὕβρις

ὕβρις, ὑβρισεως, ἡ (from ὑπέρ ((see Curtius, p. 540); cf. Latinsuperbus, English 'uppishness')), from Homer down, the Sept. for גָּאון, גַּאֲוָה, זָדון, etc.;

a. insolence; impudence, pride, haughtiness.

b. a wrong springing from insolence, an injury, affront, insult (in Greek usage the mental injury and the wantonness of its infliction being prominent; cf. Cope on Aristotle, rhet. 1, 12, 26; 2, 2, 5; see ὑβριστής): properly, plural 2 Corinthians 12:10 (Hesychius ὕβρεις. τραύματα, ὀνείδη); tropically, injury inflicted by the violence of a tempest: Acts 27:10, 21 (τήν ἀπό τῶν ὀμβρων ὕβριν, Josephus, Antiquities 3, 6, 4; δείσασα θαλαττης ὕβριν, Anthol. 7, 291, 3; (cf. Pindar Pythagoras 1, 140)).

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ὑβρίζω (hybrizō), meaning "to insult" or "to act arrogantly."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ὕβρις, similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words such as זָדוֹן (zadōn, Strong's 2087), meaning "pride" or "insolence," and גָּאוֹן (ga'ōn, Strong's 1347), meaning "arrogance" or "majesty." These terms capture the essence of prideful defiance and the moral implications associated with such behavior in the biblical context.

Usage: In the New Testament, ὕβρις is used to describe acts of arrogance or violence that are offensive to God and others. It is often associated with a lack of respect for authority and a disregard for the well-being of others.

Context: The Greek term ὕβρις appears in the New Testament to describe actions characterized by excessive pride and disrespect. This concept is deeply rooted in the cultural and moral understanding of the ancient world, where ὕβρις was seen as a serious offense against both human and divine order. In the New Testament, ὕβρις is used to illustrate the sinful nature of humanity and the consequences of living in defiance of God's commandments.

For example, in Acts 27:10, Paul warns of the potential danger and loss that could result from a voyage, using the term ὕβρις to describe the reckless decision to sail despite the risks: "Men, I can see that our voyage is going to be filled with disaster and great loss, not only to the cargo and ship, but also to our own lives." Here, ὕβρις is associated with the arrogance of ignoring wise counsel and the natural order.

The concept of ὕβρις is also reflected in the broader biblical narrative, where pride and arrogance often lead to downfall and judgment. It serves as a warning against the dangers of self-exaltation and the importance of humility before God.

ύβρει υβρεσιν ύβρεσιν ὕβρεσιν υβρεως υβρεώς ύβρεως ὕβρεως υβριν ύβριν ὕβριν ύβρις hybreos hybreōs hýbreos hýbreōs hybresin hýbresin hybrin hýbrin ubreos ubreōs ubresin ubrinInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts