Lexicon hupostolé: Withdrawal, shrinking back, hesitation Original Word: ὑποστολή Strong's Exhaustive Concordance draw back. From hupostello; shrinkage (timidity), i.e. (by implication) apostasy -- draw back. see GREEK hupostello HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 5289 hypostolḗ – properly, "draw down (under)," i.e. shrink (draw) back in apostasy; backwards movement (spiritually). See 5288 (hypostellō). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom hupostelló Definition a letting down, a shrinking back NASB Translation shrink back (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5289: ὑποστολήὑποστολή, ὑποστολῆς, ἡ (ὑποστέλλω, which see), properly, a withdrawing (Vulg.subtractio) (in a good sense, Plutarch, anim. an corp. aff. sint pej. § 3 under the end); the timidity of one stealthily retreating: οὐκ ἐσμεν ὑποστολῆς (see εἰμί IV. 1 g.), we have no part in shrinking back etc., we are free from the cowardice of etc. (R. V. we are not of them that shrink back etc.), Hebrews 10:39 (λάθρᾳ τά πολλά καί μεθ' ὑποστολῆς ἐκακουργησεν, Josephus, b. j. 2, 14, 2; ὑποστολην ποιοῦνται, Antiquities 16, 4, 3). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ὑποστέλλω (hypostellō), meaning "to draw back" or "to shrink from."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ὑποστολή, the concept of shrinking back or retreating can be related to Hebrew terms such as יָרֵא (yare', Strong's 3372), meaning "to fear," or סוּג (sug, Strong's 5472), meaning "to turn back" or "to retreat." These terms similarly convey the idea of hesitation or withdrawal in the face of challenges or fear. Usage: The term ὑποστολή is used in the New Testament to describe a lack of boldness or confidence, often in the context of faith or proclamation of the gospel. Context: The Greek term ὑποστολή appears in the New Testament in contexts that highlight the importance of boldness and confidence in the Christian faith. It is notably used in Hebrews 10:38-39, where the author contrasts those who "shrink back" with those who live by faith. The passage emphasizes the necessity of perseverance and steadfastness in the Christian walk, warning against the dangers of retreating or withdrawing from one's commitment to Christ. Forms and Transliterations υποστολης υποστολής ὑποστολῆς hypostoles hypostolês hypostolēs hypostolē̂s upostoles upostolēsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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