Greek Word Study
The meaning of “κύπτω”
Understanding kýptō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
probably from the base of κῦμα stoop (down). - to bend forward
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
κύπτω
Phonetickoop'-to
Transliterationkýptō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
probably from the base of κῦμα stoop (down). - to bend forward
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 1:7 | “And preached, saying, There cometh one mightier than I after me, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose.” Word: κύπτω (kýptō) | |
| John 8:6 | “This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not.” Word: κύπτω (kýptō) | |
| John 8:8 | “And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground.” Word: κύπτω (kýptō) |