The meaning of “ὑπόδειγμα”
Understanding hypódeigma reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
en-(ex-)ample, pattern. - an exhibit for imitation or warning (figuratively, specimen, adumbration)
ὑπόδειγμα
en-(ex-)ample, pattern. - an exhibit for imitation or warning (figuratively, specimen, adumbration)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| John 13:15 | “For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.” Word: ὑπόδειγμα (hypódeigma) | |
| Hebrews 8:5 | “Who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things, as Moses was admonished of God when he was about to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith he, that thou make all things according to the pattern shewed to thee in the mount.” Word: ὑπόδειγμα (hypódeigma) | |
| James 5:10 | “Take, my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord, for an example of suffering affliction, and of patience.” Word: ὑπόδειγμα (hypódeigma) | |
| 2 Peter 2:6 | “And turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrha into ashes condemned them with an overthrow, making them an ensample unto those that after should live ungodly;” Word: ὑπόδειγμα (hypódeigma) |