The meaning of “ὑπαντάω”
Understanding hypantáō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(go to) meet. - to go opposite (meet) under (quietly), i.e. to encounter, fall in with
ὑπαντάω
(go to) meet. - to go opposite (meet) under (quietly), i.e. to encounter, fall in with
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 8:28 | “And when he was come to the other side into the country of the Gergesenes, there met him two possessed with devils, coming out of the tombs, exceeding fierce, so that no man might pass by that way.” Word: ὑπαντάω (hypantáō) | |
| Luke 8:27 | “And when he went forth to land, there met him out of the city a certain man, which had devils long time, and ware no clothes, neither abode in any house, but in the tombs.” Word: ὑπαντάω (hypantáō) | |
| John 11:20 | “Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house.” Word: ὑπαντάω (hypantáō) | |
| John 11:30 | “Now Jesus was not yet come into the town, but was in that place where Martha met him.” Word: ὑπαντάω (hypantáō) | |
| John 12:18 | “For this cause the people also met him, for that they heard that he had done this miracle.” Word: ὑπαντάω (hypantáō) |