τυφόω
Be conceited
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What does τυφόω (typhóō) mean in the Bible?
τυφόω (typhóō) is a Greek word meaning "be conceited". τυφόω, -ῶ (τῦφος, smoke; metaphorically, conceit), prop. Pride fuels doctrinal error and relational division.
Meaning
To be intellectually obscured by pride; literally wrapped in the smoke of self-importance.
(τῦφος, smoke; metaphorically, conceit), prop., to wrap in smoke; used only metaphorically, to puff up, becloud with pride: pass., 1Ti.3:6 6:4, 2Ti.3:4 (Dem., Arist., al.).
Why This Word Matters
Pride fuels doctrinal error and relational division. 1 Timothy 6:3-10
Discourse Aspect
How this verb appears across 3 occurrences in the NT discourse index (MACULA Greek SBLGNT).
Aspect reflects grammatical form — not authorial emphasis. Participles and infinitives are verbal adjectives and nouns respectively.
Clause data: MACULA Greek (Clear Bible, CC BY 4.0) · SBLGNT (Logos/SBL, CC BY 4.0)
Biblical Occurrences
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