Lexicon hupogrammos: Example, pattern Original Word: ὑπογραμμός Strong's Exhaustive Concordance example. From a compound of hupo and grapho; an underwriting, i.e. Copy for imitation (figuratively) -- example. see GREEK hupo see GREEK grapho 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)). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ὑπογράφω (hypographō), meaning "to write under" or "to copy."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ὑπογραμμός, the concept of following an example or pattern can be related to Hebrew terms such as תַּבְנִית (tabnith, Strong's 8403), meaning "pattern" or "model," and מוֹפֵת (mopheth, Strong's 4159), meaning "wonder" or "sign," which can also imply a model or example to be observed. These terms are used in the Old Testament to describe patterns given by God, such as the design of the tabernacle (Exodus 25:9) or the exemplary deeds of God's servants. Usage: The term ὑπογραμμός is used in the New Testament to denote an example or pattern, particularly in the context of moral or spiritual conduct. Context: The Greek term ὑπογραμμός appears in the New Testament in 1 Peter 2:21, where it is used to describe the example set by Jesus Christ for believers to follow. The apostle Peter writes, "For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps" (BSB). In this context, ὑπογραμμός emphasizes the call for Christians to emulate the life and sufferings of Christ, particularly His patience and righteousness in the face of unjust suffering. The term conveys the idea of a template or guide, suggesting that Christ's life serves as a definitive model for Christian behavior and endurance. This concept of following a divine example is rooted in the broader biblical theme of imitation of God and Christ, as seen in other passages that encourage believers to live in a manner worthy of their calling (Ephesians 4:1) and to be imitators of God (Ephesians 5:1). Forms and Transliterations υπογραμμον υπογραμμόν ὑπογραμμὸν hypogrammon hypogrammòn upogrammonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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