κύπτω

kuptōVerbG2955

to stoop/bend down

From: probably from the base of G2949 (κῦμα);

Short Definition

to bend forward

Full Lexicon Entry

to bow the head, stoop down.† κατα-κύπτω, [in LXX: 4 (*שָׁקַף hi.) ;] to bend down, stoop: (κάτω κύψας, Rec., WH, mg.).
LXX Usage: chiefly for קָדַד

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

John
1
Mark
1

Key Passages

  • John 8:6
  • Mark 1:7

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