Strong's Lexicon hupostrephó: To return, to turn back Original Word: ὑποστρέφω Word Origin: From the preposition ὑπό (hupo, meaning "under") and the verb στρέφω (strephó, meaning "to turn"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often used in similar contexts is שׁוּב (shub, Strong's H7725), which also means "to return" or "to turn back." Usage: The verb ὑποστρέφω primarily means "to return" or "to turn back." It is used in the New Testament to describe physical returning to a place, as well as metaphorical or spiritual turning back. This term often conveys a sense of going back to a previous state or location, and it can imply repentance or a change of heart when used in a spiritual context. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, travel was common, and the concept of returning to one's home or place of origin was a familiar experience. The use of ὑποστρέφω in the New Testament often reflects the itinerant nature of Jesus' ministry and the journeys of His disciples. The idea of returning also held significant spiritual connotations within Jewish thought, where returning to God was synonymous with repentance and restoration. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom hupo and strephó Definition to turn back, return NASB Translation return (6), returned (22), returning (3), started back (1), turn away (1), turned back (1), went back (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5290: ὑποστρέφωὑποστρέφω; imperfect ὑπέστρεφον; future ὑποστρέψω; 1 aorist ὑπέστρεψα; from Homer down; the Sept. for שׁוּב; 1. transitive, to turn back, to turn about: as ἵππους, Homer, Iliad 5, 581. 2. intransitive, to turn back i. e. to return: absolutely, Mark 14:40 (here L WH πάλιν ἐλθών Tr ἐλθών); Luke 2:20 (here Rec. ἐπέστρεψαν), From hupo and strepho; to turn under (behind), i.e. To return (literally or figuratively) -- come again, return (again, back again), turn back (again). see GREEK hupo see GREEK strepho Englishman's Concordance Luke 1:56 V-AIA-3SGRK: τρεῖς καὶ ὑπέστρεψεν εἰς τὸν NAS: months, and [then] returned to her home. KJV: months, and returned to her own INT: three and returned to the Luke 2:20 V-AIA-3P Luke 2:43 V-PNA Luke 2:45 V-AIA-3P Luke 4:1 V-AIA-3S Luke 4:14 V-AIA-3S Luke 7:10 V-APA-NMP Luke 8:37 V-AIA-3S Luke 8:39 V-PMA-2S Luke 8:40 V-PNA Luke 9:10 V-APA-NMP Luke 10:17 V-AIA-3P Luke 11:24 V-FIA-1S Luke 17:15 V-AIA-3S Luke 17:18 V-APA-NMP Luke 19:12 V-ANA Luke 23:48 V-IIA-3P Luke 23:56 V-APA-NFP Luke 24:9 V-APA-NFP Luke 24:33 V-AIA-3P Luke 24:52 V-AIA-3P Acts 1:12 V-AIA-3P Acts 8:25 V-IIA-3P Acts 8:28 V-PPA-NMS Acts 12:25 V-AIA-3P Strong's Greek 5290 |
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