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The meaning of ὑποκρίνομαι

Understanding hypokrínomai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

middle voice from ὑπό and κρίνω feign. - to decide (speak or act) under a false part, i.e. (figuratively) dissemble (pre...

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ὑποκρίνομαι

Phonetichoop-ok-rin'-om-ahee
Transliterationhypokrínomai
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

middle voice from ὑπό and κρίνω feign. - to decide (speak or act) under a false part, i.e. (figuratively) dissemble (pretend)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

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ReferenceText
Luke 20:20

And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor.

Word: ὑποκρίνομαι (hypokrínomai)

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