παρακύπτω

parakuptōVerbG3879

to stoop

From: from G3844 (παρά) and G2955 (κύπτω);

Short Definition

to bend beside, i.e. lean over (so as to peer within)

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to stoop sideways.
2.to stoop to look
LXX Usage: chiefly for שָׁקַף ni., hi.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

5 times

Appears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

John
2
1 Peter
1
James
1
Luke
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Peter 1:12
  • James 1:25
  • John 20:5
  • John 20:11
  • Luke 24:12

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