ὑποκρίνω
hupokrinōVerbG5271
to pretend
From: middle voice from G5259 (ὑπό) and G2919 (κρίνω);
Short Definition
to decide (speak or act) under a false part, i.e. (figuratively) dissemble (pretend)
Full Lexicon Entry
1.= Att. *ἀποκρίνομαι *(which see), to answer, reply (Hom., Hdt.).
2.to answer on the stage, play apart (Arist.). Metaphorical, to feign, pretend (Demos., Polyb.)
LXX Usage: אּ1 (AB אּ2 ἀπο-, עָנָה) (32:15) (33:2), 4 *
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
1 timeAppears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:
Luke
1
Key Passages
- Luke 20:20
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