GreekG5271Verb
ὑποκρίνω
hupokrinō
“to pretend”
1Occurrences
G5271Strong's #
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Definition
Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)
to decide (speak or act) under a false part, i.e. (figuratively) dissemble (pretend)
middle voice from G5259 (ὑπό) and G2919 (κρίνω);
Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
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: אּ1 (AB אּ2 ἀπο-, עָנָה) (32:15) (33:2), 4 *
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Full Description
Greek Verb
Occurrences
ὑποκρίνω appears 1 time in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Luke
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Key Passages
Luke 20:20BSB
So they watched Him closely and sent spies who pretended to be sincere. They were hoping to catch Him in His words in order to hand Him over to the rule and authority of the governor.
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