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Strong's G377 ἀναπίπτω (anapipto)

Anapipto means “lean” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H377 — ish in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G377
Language Greek
Linked Usages 18
Books 10

Strong's G377 Quick Answer

Strong's G377 ἀναπίπτω (anapipto) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. anapipto (an-ap-ip'-to) v. 1. to fall back, i.e. lie down, lean back [from G303 and G4098] It has 18 linked Bible usages across 10 books. Visible English usage signals include down and leaned. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
anapipto (an-ap-ip'-to) v. 1. to fall back, i.e. lie down, lean back [from G303 and G4098]
Usage
18 linked usages
Books
10 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
down and leaned

Meaning and Definition

anapipto (an-ap-ip'-to) v. 1. to fall back, i.e. lie down, lean back [from G303 and G4098] KJV: lean, sit down (to meat) Root(s): G303, G4098

Original Word
ἀναπίπτω
Transliteration
anapipto
Derivation
Root: πίπτω R1: 303 R2: 4098
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G377. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to recline

Usage: ἀνα-πίπτω [in LXX: Gen.49:9 (כָּרַע) Tob.2:1 7:8, Jdth.12:10, Sir.25:18 32:2, Da TH Sus 1:37 * ;] __1. (cl.) to fall back. __2. In late writers = ἀνα-κλίνομαι, to recline for a repast (MM, VGT, see word): at table, Luk.11:37 14:10 17:7 22:14, Jhn.13:12 21:20; on the ground, Mat.15:35 Mrk.6:40 8:6 Jhn.6:10; to lean back, Jhn.13:25 (T, ἐπιπεσών; see: ἀνάκειμαι, ad fin.).† SYN.: ἀνάκειμαι (which see), ἀνακλίνομαι (AS)

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How Strong's G377 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render anapipto, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

down Matthew 15:35 leaned John 21:20

How Strong's G377 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 10 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G377 (ἀναπίπτω) appears 7 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G377 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G377 in the New Testament

10 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 15:35 KJV

And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the ground.

Mark 6:40 KJV

And they sat down in ranks, by hundreds, and by fifties.

Mark 8:6 KJV

And he commanded the people to sit down on the ground: and he took the seven loaves, and gave thanks, and brake, and gave to his disciples to set before them; and they did set them before the people.

Strong's G377 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Genesis 49:9 Septuagint / Brenton

Judah is a lion’s whelp: From the tender plant, my son, thou art gone up, Having couched thou liest as a lion, And as a whelp; who shall stir him up?

Strong's G377 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

7 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Judith 12:16 Septuagint / Brenton

Now when Judith came in and sat down, Holofernes his heart was ravished with her, and his mind was moved, and he desired greatly her company: for he waited a time to deceive her, from the day that he had seen her.

Tobit 2:1 Septuagint / Brenton

Now when I was come home again, and my wife Anna was restored unto me, with my son Tobias, in the feast of Pentecost, which is the holy feast of the seven weeks, there was a good dinner prepared me; and I sat down to eat.

Tobit 7:9 Septuagint / Brenton

So he communicated the matter with Raguel: and Raguel said to Tobias, Eat and drink, and make merry:

Usage Excerpts

First 18 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G377.

Genesis 49:9 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Judah is a lion’s whelp: From the tender plant, my son, thou art gone up, Having couched thou liest as a lion, And as a whelp; who shall stir him up?
Matthew 15:35 New Testament, KJV
And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the ground.
Mark 6:40 New Testament, KJV
And they sat down in ranks, by hundreds, and by fifties.
Mark 8:6 New Testament, KJV
And he commanded the people to sit down on the ground: and he took the seven loaves, and gave thanks, and brake, and gave to his disciples to set before them; and they did set them before the people.
Luke 11:37 New Testament, KJV
And as he spake, a certain Pharisee besought him to dine with him: and he went in, and sat down to meat.
Luke 14:10 New Testament, KJV
But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee.
Luke 17:7 New Testament, KJV
But which of you, having a servant plowing or feeding cattle, will say unto him by and by, when he is come from the field, Go and sit down to meat?
Luke 22:14 New Testament, KJV
And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him.
John 6:10 New Testament, KJV
And Jesus said, Make the men sit down. Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, in number about five thousand.
John 13:12 New Testament, KJV
So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, and was set down again, he said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you?
John 21:20 New Testament, KJV
Then Peter, turning about, seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved following; which also leaned on his breast at supper, and said, Lord, which is he that betrayeth thee?
Judith 12:16 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Now when Judith came in and sat down, Holofernes his heart was ravished with her, and his mind was moved, and he desired greatly her company: for he waited a time to deceive her, from the day that he had seen her.
Tobit 2:1 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Now when I was come home again, and my wife Anna was restored unto me, with my son Tobias, in the feast of Pentecost, which is the holy feast of the seven weeks, there was a good dinner prepared me; and I sat down to eat.
Tobit 7:9 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
So he communicated the matter with Raguel: and Raguel said to Tobias, Eat and drink, and make merry:
Wisdom of Sirach 25:18 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Her husband shall sit among his neighbors; And when he heareth it shall sigh bitterly.
Wisdom of Sirach 32:2 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
He that requiteth a good turn offereth fine flour; And he that giveth alms sacrificeth praise.
Daniel 1:37 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Book 151 1:37 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G377, grouped by book.

Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Mark 2 usages, New Testament
Luke 4 usages, New Testament
John 3 usages, New Testament
Judith 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Tobit 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Daniel 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Book 151 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G377 FAQ

What does anapipto (ἀναπίπτω) mean?

Anapipto (Strong's G377) is a Greek word most simply glossed "lean". anapipto (an-ap-ip'-to) v. 1. to fall back, i.e. lie down, lean back [from G303 and G4098]

How many times is anapipto (ἀναπίπτω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 18 linked usages for Strong's G377 across 10 books.

Where can I study anapipto (ἀναπίπτω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G377 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate anapipto (ἀναπίπτω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as down and leaned. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G377 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 7 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G377, with linked reader references where each row is available.