Strong's Greek · G5229
ὑπεραίρομαι
hyperaíromai
Definitionto raise oneself over, i.e. (figuratively) to become haughty
Derivationmiddle voice from G5228 (ὑπέρ) and G142 (αἴρω);
KJV usageexalt self, be exalted above measure
Occurrences3 in the KJV · 2 verses
ὑπεραίρομαι in Scripture
2 Corinthians 12:7
And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.
2 Thessalonians 2:4
Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.