The meaning of “ὑποτάσσω”
Understanding hypotássō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
be under obedience (obedient), put under, subdue unto, (be, make) subject (to, unto), be (put) in subjection (to, under)...
ὑποτάσσω
be under obedience (obedient), put under, subdue unto, (be, make) subject (to, unto), be (put) in subjection (to, under), submit self unto. - to subordinate - reflexively, to obey
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 10:17 | “And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name.” Word: ὑποτάσσω (hypotássō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 15:27 | “For he hath put all things under his feet. But when he saith all things are put under him, it is manifest that he is excepted, which did put all things under him.” Word: ὑποτάσσω (hypotássō) | |
| Philippians 3:21 | “Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself. ” Word: ὑποτάσσω (hypotássō) | |
| Titus 2:9 | “Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again;” Word: ὑποτάσσω (hypotássō) | |
| James 4:7 | “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” Word: ὑποτάσσω (hypotássō) |