ὑπόδειγμα

hupodeigmaNoun (Neuter)G5262

example

From: from G5263 (ὑποδείκνυμι);

Short Definition

an exhibit for imitation or warning (figuratively, specimen, adumbration)

Full Lexicon Entry

used by later writers (Xen. onwards) for *παράδειγμα *(see Rutherford, NPhr., 62), (a) a figure, copy: (b) an example: for imitation,; for warning.
Synonyms
ὁμοίωμα, τύπος, *ὑποτύπωσις *(see DB, iii. 696b)
LXX Usage: *

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Neuter)

Morphology G:N-N

DescriptionGreek Noun, Neuter

Occurrences

6 times

Appears 6 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Hebrews
3
2 Peter
1
James
1
John
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Peter 2:6
  • Hebrews 4:11
  • Hebrews 8:5
  • Hebrews 9:23
  • James 5:10

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