5223. huparxis

Lexicon

huparxis: Existence, being, substance, property

Original Word: ὕπαρξις
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: huparxis
Pronunciation: hoo-PARX-is
Phonetic Spelling: (hoop'-arx-is)
Definition: Existence, being, substance, property
Meaning: goods, substance, property, possessions.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

goods, substance.

From huparcho; existency or proprietorship, i.e. (concretely) property, wealth -- goods, substance.

see GREEK huparcho

HELPS Word-studies

5223 hýparksis – (from 5223/hypárxō, "exist and possess beforehand," see there) – properly, a possession kept under someone's authority, i.e. already at their discretion ("available").

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from huparchó
Definition
subsistence, existence, property
NASB Translation
possession (1), possessions (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 5223: ὕπαρξις

ὕπαρξις, ὑπάρξεως, ἡ (ὑπάρχω, which see) (from Aristotle down), possessions, goods, wealth, property (equivalent to τά ὑπάρχοντα): Acts 2:45; Hebrews 10:34 (for רְכוּשׁ, 2 Chronicles 35:7; Daniel 11:24, Theod.; for מִקְנֶה, Psalm 77:48 (); Jeremiah 9:10; for הון, Proverbs 18:11; Proverbs 19:14; Polybius, Dionysius Halicarnassus, Diodorus Siculus, Plutarch, Artemidorus Daldianus).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ὑπάρχω (hyparchō), meaning "to begin" or "to exist."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ὕπαρξις, similar concepts can be found in Hebrew terms related to possessions and wealth, such as:
• Strong's Hebrew 1952: הוֹן (hon) • wealth, riches
• Strong's Hebrew 7399: רְכוּשׁ (rekhush) • property, goods, possessions

These Hebrew terms, like ὕπαρξις, are often used in the Old Testament to discuss the nature of material wealth and its role in human life. They provide a foundation for understanding the biblical perspective on possessions and the call to prioritize spiritual over material wealth.

Usage: In the New Testament, ὕπαρξις is used to describe one's possessions or material wealth. It is often associated with the concept of what one owns or the resources at one's disposal.

Context: The Greek term ὕπαρξις appears in the New Testament in contexts that emphasize the material or existential aspects of life. It is used to describe the tangible assets or wealth that a person possesses. In the Berean Standard Bible, ὕπαρξις is found in passages that discuss the nature of wealth and the attitude one should have towards material possessions.

For example, in Hebrews 10:34, the term is used to highlight the early Christians' willingness to endure the loss of their possessions for the sake of their faith: "You sympathized with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, knowing that you yourselves have a better and permanent possession." Here, ὕπαρξις underscores the contrast between temporal, earthly possessions and the eternal, spiritual inheritance promised to believers.

Theologically, ὕπαρξις invites reflection on the transient nature of material wealth and the enduring value of spiritual riches. It challenges believers to prioritize their spiritual existence over their material circumstances, aligning with the broader biblical theme of storing up treasures in heaven rather than on earth.

Forms and Transliterations

υπάρξει υπαρξεις υπάρξεις ὑπάρξεις υπάρξεως υπαρξιν ύπαρξιν ὕπαρξιν ύπαρξις χρήματα hyparxeis hypárxeis hyparxin hýparxin uparxeis uparxin

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 2:45 N-AFP
GRK: καὶ τὰς ὑπάρξεις ἐπίπρασκον καὶ
NAS: their property and possessions and were sharing
KJV: and goods, and
INT: and the goods they sold and

Hebrews 10:34 N-AFS
GRK: ἑαυτοὺς κρείττονα ὕπαρξιν καὶ μένουσαν
NAS: a better possession and a lasting
KJV: and an enduring substance.
INT: yourselves a better possession and abiding

Strong's Greek 5223
2 Occurrences

ὑπάρξεις — 1 Occ.
ὕπαρξιν — 1 Occ.