Lexical Summary hupodeiknumi: To show, to demonstrate, to indicate, to instruct Original Word: ὑποδείκνυμι Strong's Exhaustive Concordance show, forewarn. From hupo and deiknuo; to exhibit under the eyes, i.e. (figuratively) to exemplify (instruct, admonish) -- show, (fore-)warn. see GREEK hupo see GREEK deiknuo NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom hupo and deiknumi Definition to show secretly, to show by tracing out, to teach, make known NASB Translation show (2), showed (1), warn (1), warned (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5263: ὑποδείκνυμιὑποδείκνυμι: future ὑποδείξω; 1 aorist ὑπέδειξα; from Herodotus and Thucydides down; the Sept. several times for הִגִּיד; 1. properly, to show by placing under (i. e. before) the eyes: ὑπέδειξεν αὐτοῖς τόν πλοῦτον αὐτοῦ, Esther 5:11; add, Sir. 49:8; (others give ὑπό in this compound the force of 'privily'; but cf. Fritzsche on Matthew, p. 126). 2. to show by words and arguments, i. e. to teach (for הורָה, 2 Chronicles 15:3) (A. V. frequently, to warn): τίνι, followed by an infinitive of the thing, Matthew 3:7; Luke 3:7; to teach by the use of a figure, τίνι, followed by indirect discourse, Luke 6:47; Luke 12:5; to show or teach by one's example, followed by ὅτι, Acts 20:35; to allow i. e. make known (future things), followed by indirect discourse Acts 9:16. Strong’s Greek 5263 consistently carries the nuance of “showing with purpose.” Whether the aim is to warn, to illustrate, or to model behavior, the action is never mere display; it is intentional communication that moves the hearer toward a decisive response—repentance, obedience, endurance, or service. Occurrences and Literary Distribution • Matthew 3:7; Luke 3:7 – prophetic narrative The verb thus spans Gospel proclamation, parabolic teaching, visionary guidance, and apostolic exhortation, underscoring its versatility in conveying divine initiative across genres. Prophetic Warning and Call to Repentance In both Matthew 3:7 and Luke 3:7 John the Baptist confronts religious leaders: “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath?” The verb conveys a prior alarm that should have driven genuine repentance. John’s usage links divine warning to moral urgency; revelation that does not lead to changed life is exposed as hypocrisy. Instructional Illustration in the Ministry of Jesus Luke records two strategic moments where Jesus employs the verb: • Luke 6:47 – “I will show you what he is like who comes to Me and hears My words and does them.” Here Jesus illustrates discipleship by picturing the obedient listener as a house on rock, turning abstract doctrine into a vivid, memorable scene. • Luke 12:5 – “But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear the One who, after your death, has authority to cast you into hell.” The Lord’s use moves from illustration to solemn admonition, grounding ethical living in an ultimate accountability before God. In both texts, sight and hearing converge: Jesus “shows” so that His audience may “hear” rightly. Revelation aims at a transformed will, not mere cognition. Divine Disclosure of Apostolic Destiny Acts 9:16 reveals the Lord’s words regarding Saul: “I will show him how much he must suffer for My name.” The verb frames suffering as a divinely supervised lesson. Far from incidental hardship, the trials are part of God’s curriculum shaping the apostle for fruitful ministry among Gentiles, kings, and the sons of Israel. Here 5263 carries a forward-looking sense; the demonstration will unfold through lived experience. Paul’s Pastoral Model of Self-Giving Labor Paul, addressing the Ephesian elders, declares, “In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak” (Acts 20:35). The demonstration is personal and sustained—“in everything.” Paul embodies the principle he cites from Jesus, “It is more blessed to give than to receive,” fusing teaching with tangible example. The verb therefore becomes a summary of apostolic mentorship: leaders shape churches not only by what they teach but by the life they openly display. Theological Themes Emerging from the Six Texts 1. Revelation is relational: God shows truth through prophets, His Son, and apostles to draw people into covenant fidelity. Practical Implications for Believers Today • Receive divine warnings with humility; they are gracious calls to avoid judgment. Thus Strong’s Greek 5263 weaves a multifaceted thread through the New Testament, binding prophetic urgency, Christ’s didactic clarity, and apostolic authenticity into a unified testimony that urges every generation: see, heed, and follow. Englishman's Concordance Matthew 3:7 V-AIA-3SGRK: ἐχιδνῶν τίς ὑπέδειξεν ὑμῖν φυγεῖν NAS: who warned you to flee KJV: of vipers, who hath warned you to flee INT: of vipers who forewarned you to flee Luke 3:7 V-AIA-3S Luke 6:47 V-FIA-1S Luke 12:5 V-FIA-1S Acts 9:16 V-FIA-1S Acts 20:35 V-AIA-1S Strong's Greek 5263 |
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