ὑποστρέφω
hupostrephōVerbG5290
to return
From: from G5259 (ὑπό) and G4762 (στρέφω);
Short Definition
to turn under (behind), i.e. to return (literally or figuratively)
Full Lexicon Entry
1.trans., to turn back or about (Hem.).
2.Intrans., to turn back, return
LXX Usage: chiefly for שׁוּב
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
35 timesAppears 35 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Luke
21
Acts
11
2 Peter
1
Galatians
1
Hebrews
1
Key Passages
- 2 Peter 2:21
- Acts 21:6
- Luke 1:56
- Luke 2:43
- Luke 4:1
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