The meaning of “παρακύπτω”
Understanding parakýptō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
look (into), stoop down. - to bend beside, i.e. lean over (so as to peer within)
παρακύπτω
look (into), stoop down. - to bend beside, i.e. lean over (so as to peer within)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 24:12 | “Then arose Peter, and ran unto the sepulchre; and stooping down, he beheld the linen clothes laid by themselves, and departed, wondering in himself at that which was come to pass.” Word: παρακύπτω (parakýptō) | |
| John 20:5 | “And he stooping down, and looking in, saw the linen clothes lying; yet went he not in.” Word: παρακύπτω (parakýptō) | |
| John 20:11 | “But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she stooped down, and looked into the sepulchre,” Word: παρακύπτω (parakýptō) | |
| James 1:25 | “But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.” Word: παρακύπτω (parakýptō) | |
| 1 Peter 1:12 | “Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into.” Word: παρακύπτω (parakýptō) |