5286. hupopodion
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hupopodion: Footstool

Original Word: ὑποπόδιον
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Transliteration: hupopodion
Pronunciation: hoo-poh-POH-dee-on
Phonetic Spelling: (hoop-op-od'-ee-on)
Definition: Footstool
Meaning: a footstool.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
footstool.

Neuter of a compound of hupo and pous; something under the feet, i.e. A foot-rest (figuratively) -- footstool.

see GREEK hupo

see GREEK pous

HELPS Word-studies

5286 hypopódion (literally, "under the feet") – properly, a footstool; (figuratively) "5286 (hypopódion) is a footstool used by a conquering king, to place his foot on the neck of the conquered" (Souter) – i.e. those under his total dominion.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from hupo and the dim. of pous
Definition
a footstool
NASB Translation
footstool (7).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 5286: ὑποπόδιον

ὑποπόδιον, ὑποποδίου, τό (ὑπό and πούς), a footstool (Latinsuppedaneum): Matthew 5:35; Acts 7:49 (from Isaiah 66:1); James 2:3; τιθέναι τινα ὑποπόδιον τῶν ποδῶν τίνος, to make one the footstool of one's feet, i. e. to subject, reduce under one's power (a metaphorically, taken from the practice of conquerors who placed their feet on the necks of their conquered enemies): Matthew 22:44 R G; Mark 12:36 (here WH ὑποκάτω τῶν ποδῶν); Luke 20:43; Acts 2:35; Hebrews 1:13; Hebrews 10:13, after Psalm 109:2 (). (Lucian, Athen., others; the Sept. for הֲדֹם; (cf. Winer's Grammar, 26).)

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the Greek words ὑπό (hupo, meaning "under") and πούς (pous, meaning "foot").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: Strong's Hebrew 1916: הֲדֹם (hadom) • A footstool, used in similar contexts in the Old Testament to denote subjugation and authority, as seen in passages like Psalm 110:1, which is often quoted in the New Testament in relation to Christ's messianic role.

This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term ὑποπόδιον, illustrating its significance in biblical theology and its role in conveying themes of divine authority and victory.

Usage: The term ὑποπόδιον is used metaphorically in the New Testament to describe subjugation or the act of making one's enemies a footstool, symbolizing complete victory and dominion.

Context: The Greek term ὑποπόδιον appears in several New Testament passages, often in a metaphorical context. It is used to convey the idea of subjugation and authority, particularly in relation to Christ's dominion over His enemies. The imagery of a footstool is drawn from ancient customs where a conquering king would place his feet on the necks of defeated foes, symbolizing total victory and control.

In the New Testament, ὑποπόδιον is notably used in the following passages:

Matthew 5:35 (BSB): "or by the earth, for it is His footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King."
Acts 7:49 (BSB): "'Heaven is My throne, and the earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me? says the Lord, or where will My place of repose be?'"
Hebrews 1:13 (BSB): "Yet to which of the angels did God ever say: 'Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet'?"

These passages highlight the sovereignty of God and Christ, emphasizing the ultimate authority and power they hold over creation and their enemies. The use of ὑποπόδιον in these contexts underscores the fulfillment of divine promises and the establishment of God's kingdom.

Forms and Transliterations
υπεσκελισθήσονται υποποδιον υποπόδιον υποπόδιόν ὑποπόδιον ὑποπόδιόν υποποδίου υποποδίω υποπυρρίζον υποσκελίσαι υποσκελισθήσεται υποσκελισθήσονται υποσκελίσματι υποσκελισμός υποσκέλισον υπώπτευσα hypopodion hypopódion hypopódión upopodion
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Englishman's Concordance
Matthew 5:35 N-NNS
GRK: γῇ ὅτι ὑποπόδιόν ἐστιν τῶν
NAS: by the earth, for it is the footstool of His feet,
INT: earth because [the] footstool it is [for] the

Luke 20:43 N-ANS
GRK: ἐχθρούς σου ὑποπόδιον τῶν ποδῶν
NAS: YOUR ENEMIES A FOOTSTOOL FOR YOUR FEET.'
INT: enemies of you [as] a footstool of the feet

Acts 2:35 N-ANS
GRK: ἐχθρούς σου ὑποπόδιον τῶν ποδῶν
NAS: YOUR ENEMIES A FOOTSTOOL FOR YOUR FEET.'
INT: enemies of you a footstool of the feet

Acts 7:49 N-NNS
GRK: δὲ γῆ ὑποπόδιον τῶν ποδῶν
NAS: AND EARTH IS THE FOOTSTOOL OF MY FEET;
INT: also [the] earth a footstool of the feet

Hebrews 1:13 N-ANS
GRK: ἐχθρούς σου ὑποπόδιον τῶν ποδῶν
NAS: YOUR ENEMIES A FOOTSTOOL FOR YOUR FEET?
KJV: enemies thy footstool?
INT: enemies of you [as] a footstool for the feet

Hebrews 10:13 N-ANS
GRK: ἐχθροὶ αὐτοῦ ὑποπόδιον τῶν ποδῶν
NAS: BE MADE A FOOTSTOOL FOR HIS FEET.
KJV: be made his footstool.
INT: enemies of him [as] a footstool for the feet

James 2:3 N-ANS
GRK: ὑπὸ τὸ ὑποπόδιόν μου
NAS: or sit down by my footstool,
KJV: under my footstool:
INT: under the footstool of me

Strong's Greek 5286
7 Occurrences


ὑποπόδιόν — 7 Occ.















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