ὑποκρίνομαι (hypokrínomai) — Feign

Greek word study: ὑποκρίνομαι (hypokrínomai), Strong's G5271. to decide (speak or act) under a false part, i.e. (figuratively) dissemble (pretend)

GreekStrong's G5271
Quick definition
Greek word
ὑποκρίνομαι (hypokrínomai)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to decide (speak or act) under a false part, i.e. (figuratively) dissemble (pretend)

Word study
Derivation: middle voice from G5259 (ὑπό) and G2919 (κρίνω);

KJV translation words: feign

Where this word appears

Strong's G5271 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. The only verse is Luke 20:20.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

feigning ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ὑποκρινομένους ×1

Verses (all 1)

  • Luke 20:20 — ὑποκρινομένους — feigning

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G5259 ὑπό (hypó), G2919 κρίνω (krínō).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G505 ἀνυπόκριτος (anypókritos), G4942 συνυποκρίνομαι (synypokrínomai), G5272 ὑπόκρισις (hypókrisis), G5273 ὑποκριτής (hypokritḗs).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does hypokrínomai (G5271) mean?

To decide (speak or act) under a false part, i.e. (figuratively) dissemble (pretend).

How is G5271 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G5271 as: feign.

How often does ὑποκρίνομαι (hypokrínomai) appear?

Strong's G5271 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. The only verse is Luke 20:20.