Lexical Summary hupantésis: Meeting, encounter Original Word: ὑπάντησις Strong's Exhaustive Concordance meeting. From hupantao; an encounter or concurrence (with eis for infinitive, in order to fall in with) -- meeting. see GREEK hupantao see GREEK eis NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom hupantaó Definition a going to meet NASB Translation meet (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5222: ὑπάντησιςὑπάντησις, ὑπαντησεως, ἡ (ὑπαντάω), a going to meet: John 12:13, and L T Tr WH in Matthew 8:34 (Buttmann, § 146, 3) and Matthew 25:1 (cf. Buttmann, the passage cited). (Judges 11:34; Josephus, Antiquities 11, 8, 4; Appendix, b. c. 4, 6.) Matthew 8:34; Matthew 25:1; John 12:13 Ancient Cultural Setting In both Jewish and wider Greco-Roman society, residents customarily left city gates to escort an arriving dignitary back inside. Scripture mirrors this pattern (Genesis 18:2; 1 Samuel 25:32–35). The three New Testament uses of 5222 employ the same social gesture, but now the One being met is Jesus Christ. Exegetical Themes 1. Joyful Royal Reception (John 12:13) “They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: ‘Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord, the King of Israel!’”. The procession fulfills Zechariah 9:9 and proclaims Jesus as Messianic King. The act of going out underscores recognition—however partial—of His royal identity. 2. Watchful Bride-Readiness (Matthew 25:1) “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.” The movement outward depicts anticipatory faith. The wise virgins model the Church’s vigilant readiness for Christ’s return and the consummation of the marriage supper of the Lamb (Revelation 19:7-9). 3. Fear-Driven Rejection (Matthew 8:34) “Then the whole town went out to meet Jesus. And when they saw Him, they begged Him to leave their region.” The same outward motion becomes a scene of refusal. Deliverance has come, but economic loss and spiritual discomfort lead to rejecting the Savior, warning today’s readers against valuing comfort over Christ’s lordship. Historical and Theological Significance • Royal processions: The term links biblical processions (2 Samuel 6:15-17) with the ultimate welcoming of the returning King (compare 1 Thessalonians 4:17, which uses a cognate). Ministry Applications • Discipleship: Maintain watchful, Spirit-fueled readiness; keep lamps trimmed for the Bridegroom. Related Motifs Processions (Joshua 6:8-9), bridal imagery (Song of Songs 3:6-11), kingdom entrance parables (Matthew 22:1-14) reinforce the theme of God’s people moving out to receive their Lord. Conclusion Strong’s Greek 5222 depicts decisive movement toward an arriving person of supreme importance. In every New Testament occurrence that person is Jesus Christ. The word therefore summons believers in every age to go out to meet Him with eager faith, wholehearted welcome, and unashamed praise, until the day He appears in glory. Englishman's Concordance Matthew 8:34 N-AFSGRK: ἐξῆλθεν εἰς ὑπάντησιν τῷ Ἰησοῦ NAS: came out to meet Jesus; INT: went out to meet Jesus Matthew 25:1 N-AFS John 12:13 N-AFS |
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