τυφόω typhóō
Meaning
to envelop with smoke, i.e. (figuratively) to inflate with self-conceit
In the King James Version: high-minded, be lifted up with pride, be proud
Derivation: from a derivative of G5188 (τύφω);
Where it is used
- 1 Timothy 3:6 He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same condemnation as the devil.
- 1 Timothy 6:4 he is conceited and understands nothing. Instead, he has an unhealthy interest in controversies and disputes about words, out of which come envy, strife, abusive talk, evil suspicions,
- 2 Timothy 3:4 traitorous, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God,