ὙΠΌΚΡΙΣΙΣ: ** ὑπό-κρισις, -εως, ἡ [ (< ὑποκρίνομαι, q.v.) [in LXX: II Mac 6:25 * ;] ] 1. . a reply, answer (Hdt.).
2. . play-acting (Arist., Polyb., al.). Metaph., pretence, hypocrisy: Mt 23:28, Mk 12:15, Lk 12:1, Ga 2:13, I Ti 4:2, I Pe 2:1 (Polyb., Pss Sol 4:7).†