5292. hupotagé

Lexicon

hupotagé: Submission, subjection

Original Word: ὑποταγή
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: hupotagé
Pronunciation: hoo-pot-ag-AY
Phonetic Spelling: (hoop-ot-ag-ay')
Definition: Submission, subjection
Meaning: subjection, submission, obedience.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

subjection.

From hupotasso; subordination -- subjection.

see GREEK hupotasso

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 5292 hypotagḗ – submission. See 5293 (hypotássō).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from hupotassó
Definition
subjection
NASB Translation
control (1), obedience (1), subjection (1), submissiveness (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 5292: ὑποταγῇ

ὑποταγῇ, ὑποταγης, ἡ,

1. the act of subjecting (Dionysius Halicarnassus).

2. obedience, subjection: 2 Corinthians 9:13 (on which see ὁμολογία, b.); Galatians 2:5; 1 Timothy 2:11; 1 Timothy 3:4.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ὑποτάσσω (hypotassō), meaning "to arrange under" or "to subordinate."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ὑποταγή, the concept of submission can be related to several Hebrew terms that convey obedience and subjection, such as שָׁמַע (shama, Strong's H8085) meaning "to hear, listen, obey," and כָּנַע (kana, Strong's H3665) meaning "to humble, subdue." These terms reflect similar themes of yielding to authority and aligning with divine order.

Usage: The term ὑποταγή is used in the New Testament to describe the attitude and action of submission, particularly in the context of relationships and spiritual obedience. It appears in contexts that emphasize the importance of order and hierarchy within the Christian community and in relation to God.

Context: The term ὑποταγή (hypotagē) is a significant concept in the New Testament, reflecting the Christian virtue of submission. It is used to describe the proper attitude of believers towards various forms of authority, including divine, ecclesiastical, and domestic. The concept is rooted in the understanding that God is a God of order, and submission is a reflection of the divine order established by Him.

In 2 Corinthians 9:13, ὑποταγή is used to describe the obedience of the Corinthians to the gospel of Christ, highlighting the connection between submission and faithfulness to the teachings of Jesus. Similarly, in Galatians 2:5, Paul uses the term to emphasize the importance of not yielding to false teachings, thereby preserving the truth of the gospel.

The Apostle Paul also employs ὑποταγή in 1 Timothy 2:11 and 3:4 to instruct on the roles within the church and family, underscoring the importance of maintaining order and respect for authority. In these contexts, submission is portrayed as a voluntary and respectful acknowledgment of God-given roles and responsibilities.

Theologically, ὑποταγή is not about inferiority or coercion but about willingly aligning oneself with God's design and purpose. It is an expression of humility and trust in God's wisdom and sovereignty. The New Testament encourages believers to practice submission as a reflection of their submission to Christ, who Himself exemplified perfect submission to the Father's will.

Forms and Transliterations

υποταγη υποταγή ὑποταγῇ hypotage hypotagē hypotagêi hypotagē̂i upotage upotagē

Englishman's Concordance

2 Corinthians 9:13 N-DFS
GRK: ἐπὶ τῇ ὑποταγῇ τῆς ὁμολογίας
NAS: God for [your] obedience to your confession
KJV: professed subjection unto
INT: at the submission of the confession

Galatians 2:5 N-DFS
GRK: εἴξαμεν τῇ ὑποταγῇ ἵνα ἡ
NAS: But we did not yield in subjection to them for even
KJV: we gave place by subjection, no, not
INT: did we yield in subjection that the

1 Timothy 2:11 N-DFS
GRK: ἐν πάσῃ ὑποταγῇ
NAS: with entire submissiveness.
KJV: with all subjection.
INT: in all submissiveness

1 Timothy 3:4 N-DFS
GRK: ἔχοντα ἐν ὑποταγῇ μετὰ πάσης
NAS: under control with all
KJV: his children in subjection with all
INT: having in subjection with all

Strong's Greek 5292
4 Occurrences

ὑποταγῇ — 4 Occ.