Refiner Word Study typhoo (G5187)
G5187  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
τυφόω
typhoo
3 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"to besmoke; met. to possess with the fumes of conceit; pass. to be demented with conceit, puffed up, 1 Tim. 3:6; 6:4; 2 Tim. 3:4; 1 Tim. 6:4*"

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Definition and meaning

What does typhoo mean in Greek?

3
Occurrences in Scripture
G5187
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

to besmoke; met. to possess with the fumes of conceit; pass. to be demented with conceit, puffed up, 1 Tim. 3:6; 6:4; 2 Tim. 3:4; 1 Tim. 6:4*

In the original Greek the word is written: τυφόω

Scripture references

Top 3 Bible verses with typhoo

These are the most notable occurrences of typhoo (G5187) across the King James Bible.

1 Timothy 3:6

Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.

1 Timothy 6:4

He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,

2 Timothy 3:4

Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about typhoo

What does typhoo mean in Greek?

Strong's G5187 (typhoo) is a Greek word that means: to besmoke; met. to possess with the fumes of conceit; pass. to be demented with conceit, puffed up, 1 Tim. 3:6; 6:4; 2 Tim. 3:4; 1 Tim. 6:4* It appears 3 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does typhoo appear in the Bible?

The word typhoo (G5187) appears 3 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G5187?

Strong's G5187 is typhoo, a Greek word defined as: to besmoke; met. to possess with the fumes of conceit; pass. to be demented with conceit, puffed up, 1 Tim. 3:6; 6:4; 2 Tim. 3:4; 1 Tim. 6:4*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is typhoo in the Old Testament or New Testament?

typhoo is a Greek word found in the New Testament.