Strong’s G5272

ὑπόκρισις

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

hupokrisis

Pronunciation

hoo-POK-ree-sis

Definition

Hypocrisy

Meaning

(lit: stage-playing), a response, answer, hypocrisy, dissembling.

Usage

In the New Testament, "hupokrisis" refers to the act of pretending or feigning to be what one is not, particularly in terms of moral or religious integrity. It denotes a discrepancy between one's public persona and private reality, often involving deceit or insincerity.

Bible references

Matthew 23:28;Mark 12:15;Luke 12:1;Galatians 2:13;1 Timothy 4:2;1 Peter 2:1