Original Word: ὑπόκρισις
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: hupokrisis
Pronunciation: hoo-POK-ree-sis
Phonetic Spelling: (hoop-ok'-ree-sis)
Definition: Hypocrisy
Meaning: (lit: stage-playing), a response, answer, hypocrisy, dissembling.

hypocrisy

From hupokrinomai; acting under a feigned part, i.e. (figuratively) deceit ("hypocrisy") -- condemnation, dissimulation, hypocrisy.

see GREEK hupokrinomai

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).

Word Origin
from hupokrinomai
Definition
a reply, answer, playacting, hypocrisy
NASB Translation
hypocrisy (6).

STRONGS NT 5272: ὑπόκρισις

ὑπόκρισις, 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)).

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ὑποκρίνομαι (hypokrinomai), meaning "to answer" or "to act a part."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of hypocrisy in the Hebrew Scriptures is often conveyed through terms that denote deceit or insincerity. While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent to ὑπόκρισις, related ideas can be found in words such as:
• H2611 חָנֵף (chaneph): Meaning "profane" or "hypocritical," often used to describe those who are morally corrupt or insincere.
• H8267 שֶׁקֶר (sheqer): Meaning "falsehood" or "deception," used to describe deceitful behavior or speech.

These Hebrew terms reflect the broader biblical condemnation of hypocrisy and the call for truthfulness and integrity in one's relationship with God and others.

Usage: The word ὑπόκρισις is used in the New Testament to describe the behavior of individuals who outwardly display righteousness or piety but are inwardly deceitful or insincere. It is often associated with religious leaders or individuals who are more concerned with appearances than with genuine faith or integrity.

Context: The concept of ὑπόκρισις is a significant theme in the New Testament, particularly in the teachings of Jesus. In the Gospels, Jesus frequently criticizes the scribes and Pharisees for their hypocrisy, as they focus on external rituals and appearances while neglecting the weightier matters of the law, such as justice, mercy, and faithfulness (Matthew 23:23). In Matthew 23:28, Jesus declares, "In the same way, on the outside you appear to be righteous, but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness."

The Apostle Paul also addresses hypocrisy in his epistles. In Galatians 2:13, he recounts how even Barnabas was led astray by the hypocrisy of certain Jewish Christians who withdrew from eating with Gentile believers. Paul emphasizes the importance of sincerity and truth in the Christian life, urging believers to avoid hypocrisy and to live in accordance with the gospel.

The Apostle Peter warns against hypocrisy in 1 Peter 2:1, where he instructs believers to "rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind." This exhortation highlights the need for genuine love and authenticity within the Christian community.

The term ὑπόκρισις serves as a caution against the dangers of duplicity and the importance of aligning one's actions with one's professed beliefs. It underscores the call for integrity and authenticity in the life of faith.

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