ὑποστέλλω (hypostéllō) — Draw Back
Greek word study: ὑποστέλλω (hypostéllō), Strong's G5288. to withhold under (out of sight), i.e. (reflexively) to cower or shrink, (figuratively) to conceal (reserve)
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to withhold under (out of sight), i.e. (reflexively) to cower or shrink, (figuratively) to conceal (reserve)
KJV translation words: draw (keep) back, shun, withdraw
Strong's G5288 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 20:20 and last appears in Hebrews 10:38.
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Verses (all 4)
- Acts 20:20 — ὑπεστειλάμην — I did shrink back
- Acts 20:27 — ὑπεστειλάμην — I shrunk back
- Galatians 2:12 — ὑπέστελλεν — he was drawing back
- Hebrews 10:38 — ὑποστείληται — he shall shrink back
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G5259 ὑπό (hypó), G4724 στέλλω (stéllō).
Entries whose derivation names this word: G5289 ὑποστολή (hypostolḗ).
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What does hypostéllō (G5288) mean?
To withhold under (out of sight), i.e. (reflexively) to cower or shrink, (figuratively) to conceal (reserve).
How is G5288 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G5288 as: draw (keep) back, shun, withdraw.
How often does ὑποστέλλω (hypostéllō) appear?
Strong's G5288 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 20:20 and last appears in Hebrews 10:38.
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