ὕβρις
hubris
mistreatment
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word ὕβρις (G5196) is defined as "mistreatment." This term suggests an act of disregard or disrespect towards someone or something, which results in harm or suffering. The Semantic domain categorizing it under "Water & Weather" is not directly related to the word's meaning; this classification might be an error or a misunderstanding. Despite the unclear classification, the occurrences of ὕβρις in the Bible suggest a significant concept in ancient Greek culture. It implies a deviation from proper behavior, often resulting in retribution or punishment. With only three instances in the entire Bible, its usage is relatively restricted, but the gravity of its meaning gives it importance in understanding the broader themes of respect, responsibility, and accountability. The term ὕβρις indicates a disregard for rules, norms, or expectations, often linked to power or status imbalances. This concept is more about the effects of actions rather than their intentions, thus it focuses on the harm caused by someone's behavior rather than their motives. This distinction highlights its relevance to accountability, personal responsibility, and the consequences of disrespecting others or rules.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
3 total occurrences across the text
and said to them, “Sirs, I perceive that the voyage will be with injury and much loss, not only of the cargo and the ship, but also of our lives.”
Acts 27:21When they had been long without food, Paul stood up in the middle of them, and said, “Sirs, you should have listened to me, and not have set sail from Crete and have gotten this injury and loss.
2 Corinthians 12:10Therefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in injuries, in necessities, in persecutions, and in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then am I strong.