The meaning of “ὑποστέλλω”
Understanding hypostéllō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
draw (keep) back, shun, withdraw. - to withhold under (out of sight), i.e. (reflexively) to cower or shrink, (figurative...
ὑποστέλλω
draw (keep) back, shun, withdraw. - to withhold under (out of sight), i.e. (reflexively) to cower or shrink, (figuratively) to conceal (reserve)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 20:20 | “And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house,” Word: ὑποστέλλω (hypostéllō) | |
| Acts 20:27 | “For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.” Word: ὑποστέλλω (hypostéllō) | |
| Galatians 2:12 | “For before that certain came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them which were of the circumcision.” Word: ὑποστέλλω (hypostéllō) | |
| Hebrews 10:38 | “Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.” Word: ὑποστέλλω (hypostéllō) |