ὑπαντάω

hupantaōVerbG5221

to go meet

From: from G5259 (ὑπό) and a derivative of G473 (ἀντί);

Short Definition

to go opposite (meet) under (quietly), i.e. to encounter, fall in with

Full Lexicon Entry

to go to meet, meet:(see M, Pr., 64), (ἀπ-, WH, txt.); of meeting in battle.
LXX Usage: Dan LXX (קָרָה)

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

10 times

Appears 10 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

John
4
Luke
2
Matthew
2
Acts
1
Mark
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 16:16
  • John 11:30
  • John 4:51
  • Luke 8:27
  • Matthew 8:28

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