The meaning of “ὑποπόδιον”
Understanding hypopódion reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
neuter of a compound of ὑπό and πούς footstool. - something under the feet, i.e. a foot-rest (figuratively)
ὑποπόδιον
neuter of a compound of ὑπό and πούς footstool. - something under the feet, i.e. a foot-rest (figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 22:44 | “The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool?” Word: ὑποπόδιον (hypopódion) | |
| Mark 12:36 | “For David himself said by the Holy Ghost, The Lord said to my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool.” Word: ὑποπόδιον (hypopódion) | |
| Hebrews 1:13 | “But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool?” Word: ὑποπόδιον (hypopódion) | |
| Hebrews 10:13 | “From henceforth expecting till his enemies be made his footstool.” Word: ὑποπόδιον (hypopódion) | |
| James 2:3 | “And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool:” Word: ὑποπόδιον (hypopódion) |