Strong's Lexicon hupogrammos: Example, pattern Original Word: ὑπογραμμός Word Origin: Derived from ὑπό (hupo, "under") and γράμμα (gramma, "writing" or "letter") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "hupogrammos," the concept of following a pattern or example can be seen in Hebrew words like תַּבְנִית (tabnith, Strong's H8403), meaning "pattern" or "model." Usage: The term "hupogrammos" refers to a model or pattern to be followed. In the New Testament, it is used to describe an example set by Jesus Christ for believers to emulate in their conduct and suffering. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, "hupogrammos" was often used in educational contexts to describe a copybook or a writing pattern that students would trace over to learn proper writing techniques. This concept of a pattern or model was familiar to early Christians, who were encouraged to follow the example of Christ in their daily lives. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom hupographó (to trace in outline, sketch out); from hupo and graphó Definition a writing to be copied, an example NASB Translation example (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5261: ὑπογραμμόςὑπογραμμός, ὑπογραμμου, ὁ (ὑπογράφω), properly, 1. a writing-copy, including all the letters of the alphabet, given to beginners as an aid in learning to draw them: Clement of Alexandria, strom. 5, 8, 50. Hence, 2. an example set before one: 1 Peter 2:21 (2 Macc. 2:28; Clement of Rome, 1 Cor. 16, 17 [ET]; 33, 8 [ET]; (Philo, fragment vol. ii., 667 Mang. (vi. 229 Richter)), and often in ecclesiastical writings; ὁ Παῦλος ὑπομονῆς γενόμενος μέγιστος ὑπογραμμός, Clement of Rome, 1 Cor. 5, 7 [ET] (where see Lightfoot)). From a compound of hupo and grapho; an underwriting, i.e. Copy for imitation (figuratively) -- example. see GREEK hupo see GREEK grapho |
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