Strong's Lexicon hupodeigma: Example, pattern, model Original Word: ὑπόδειγμα Word Origin: From the Greek verb ὑποδείκνυμι (hupodeiknumi), meaning "to show" or "to demonstrate." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often used in similar contexts is תַּבְנִית (tabnith), meaning "pattern" or "model," as seen in Exodus 25:9, where God instructs Moses to build the tabernacle according to the pattern shown to him. Usage: The term "hupodeigma" is used in the New Testament to denote an example or pattern that serves as a model for imitation or warning. It can refer to both positive examples to follow and negative examples to avoid. The word emphasizes the importance of learning from precedents, whether they are set by Christ, the apostles, or historical events. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of a "hupodeigma" was significant in education and moral instruction. Teachers often used examples to illustrate virtues and vices, encouraging students to emulate the former and shun the latter. This method of teaching was prevalent in both Jewish and Hellenistic traditions, where historical and scriptural examples were used to instruct and guide behavior. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom hupodeiknumi Definition a figure, copy, example NASB Translation copies (1), copy (1), example (4). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5262: ὑπόδειγμαὑπόδειγμα, ὑποδειγματος, τό (ὑποδείκνυμι, which see), a word rejected by the Atticists, and for which the earlier writers used παράδειγμα; see Lob. ad Phryn., p. 12; (Rutherford, New Phryn., p. 62). It is used by Xenophon, r. eq. 2, 2, and among subsequent writings by Polybius, Philo, Josephus, Appian, Plutarch, Herodian, others; cf. Bleek, Brief a. d. Hebrews 2:1, p. 554; a. a sign suggestive of anything, delineation of a thing, representation, figure, copy: joined with σκιά Hebrews 8:5; with a genitive of the thing represented, Hebrews 9:23. b. an example: for imitation, διδόναι τίνι, John 13:15; καταλελοιπεναι, 2 Macc. 6:28; with a genitive of the thing to be imitated, James 5:10 (Sir. 44:16; 2 Macc. 6:31); for warning: with a genitive of the thing to be shunned, τῆς ἀπειθείας, Hebrews 4:11; with a genitive of the person to be warned, 2 Peter 2:6 (τούς Ρ᾽ομαιους ... εἰς ὑπόδειγμα τῶν ἄλλων ἐθνῶν καταφλέξειν τήν ἱεράν πόλιν, Josephus, b. j. 2, 16, 4). From hupodeiknumi; an exhibit for imitation or warning (figuratively, specimen, adumbration) -- en-(ex-)ample, pattern. see GREEK hupodeiknumi Englishman's Concordance John 13:15 N-ANSGRK: ὑπόδειγμα γὰρ ἔδωκα NAS: For I gave you an example that you also KJV: I have given you an example, that ye INT: A pattern indeed I gave Hebrews 4:11 N-DNS Hebrews 8:5 N-DNS Hebrews 9:23 N-ANP James 5:10 N-ANS 2 Peter 2:6 N-ANS Strong's Greek 5262 |
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