"insolence; shame, insult, outrage, 2 Cor. 12:10; damage by sea, Acts 27:10, 21*"
Definition and meaning
insolence; shame, insult, outrage, 2 Cor. 12:10; damage by sea, Acts 27:10, 21*
In the original Greek the word is written: ὕβρις
Historical context
The Roman Empire provided infrastructure no previous civilization had built — roads, sea routes, a common language in Greek, and relative peace across the Mediterranean. Jewish synagogues existed in every major city, giving Paul a starting point everywhere he traveled. The early church had no buildings, no political power, no social standing — and spread faster than any movement in ancient history.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of hybris (G5196) across the King James Bible.
And said unto them, Sirs, I perceive that this voyage will be with hurt and much damage, not only of the lading and ship, but also of our lives.
But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss.
Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
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Common questions
Strong's G5196 (hybris) is a Greek word that means: insolence; shame, insult, outrage, 2 Cor. 12:10; damage by sea, Acts 27:10, 21* It appears 3 times in the King James Bible.
The word hybris (G5196) appears 3 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G5196 is hybris, a Greek word defined as: insolence; shame, insult, outrage, 2 Cor. 12:10; damage by sea, Acts 27:10, 21*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
hybris is a Greek word found in the New Testament.