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Strong's G5221 ὑπαντάω (hypantao)

hupantao - meaning, definition, and linked Bible usage across the indexed canon, including Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where this Strong's number appears.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H5221 — nakah (“strike”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G5221
Language Greek
Linked Usages 9
Books 5

Strong's G5221 Quick Answer

Strong's G5221 ὑπαντάω (hupantao) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. hupantao (hoop-an-tah'-o) v. 1. to go opposite (meet) under (quietly), i.e. to encounter, fall in with [from G5259 and a derivative of G473] It has 9 linked Bible usages across 5 books. Visible English usage signals include went. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
hupantao (hoop-an-tah'-o) v. 1. to go opposite (meet) under (quietly), i.e. to encounter, fall in with [from G5259 and a derivative of G473]
Usage
9 linked usages
Books
5 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
went

Meaning and Definition

hupantao (hoop-an-tah'-o) v. 1. to go opposite (meet) under (quietly), i.e. to encounter, fall in with [from G5259 and a derivative of G473] KJV: (go to) meet Root(s): G5259, G473

Original Word
ὑπαντάω
Transliteration
hupantao
Derivation
Root: ἀντί R1: 5259 R2: 473
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5221. 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 go meet

Usage: ὑπ-αντάω, -ῶ [in LXX: Dan LXX 10:14 (קָרָה), Sir.9:3, al. ;] to go to meet, meet: with dative of person(s) (see M, Pr., 64), Mat.8:28 28:9, Mrk.5:2, Luk.8:27 17:12 (ἀπ-, WH, txt.), Jhn.4:51 11:20, 30 12:18, Act.16:16; of meeting in battle, Luk.14:31.† (AS)

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How Strong's G5221 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render hupantao, 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.

went Luke 8:27

How Strong's G5221 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. 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 5 linked usages.
  • 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 G5221 (ὑπαντάω) appears 4 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G5221 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 G5221 in the New Testament

5 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 8:28 KJV

And when he was come to the other side into the country of the Gergesenes, there met him two possessed with devils, coming out of the tombs, exceeding fierce, so that no man might pass by that way.

Luke 8:27 KJV

And when he went forth to land, there met him out of the city a certain man, which had devils long time, and ware no clothes, neither abode in any house, but in the tombs.

John 11:20 KJV

Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house.

Strong's G5221 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

4 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Wisdom of Solomon 6:16 Septuagint / Brenton

For she goeth about seeking such as are worthy of her, Showeth herself favorably unto them in the ways, And meeteth them in every thought.

Wisdom of Sirach 12:17 Septuagint / Brenton

If adversity come upon thee, thou shalt find him there first; And though he pretend to help thee, yet shall he undermine thee.

Usage Excerpts

First 9 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G5221.

Matthew 8:28 New Testament, KJV
And when he was come to the other side into the country of the Gergesenes, there met him two possessed with devils, coming out of the tombs, exceeding fierce, so that no man might pass by that way.
Luke 8:27 New Testament, KJV
And when he went forth to land, there met him out of the city a certain man, which had devils long time, and ware no clothes, neither abode in any house, but in the tombs.
John 11:20 New Testament, KJV
Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house.
John 11:30 New Testament, KJV
Now Jesus was not yet come into the town, but was in that place where Martha met him.
John 12:18 New Testament, KJV
For this cause the people also met him, for that they heard that he had done this miracle.
Wisdom of Solomon 6:16 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For she goeth about seeking such as are worthy of her, Showeth herself favorably unto them in the ways, And meeteth them in every thought.
Wisdom of Sirach 9:3 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Meet not with a harlot, Lest thou fall into her snares.
Wisdom of Sirach 12:17 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
If adversity come upon thee, thou shalt find him there first; And though he pretend to help thee, yet shall he undermine thee.
Wisdom of Sirach 15:2 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And as a mother shall she meet him, And receive him as a wife married of a virgin.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5221, grouped by book.

Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
John 3 usages, New Testament
Wisdom of Solomon 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 3 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G5221 FAQ

What does hypantao (ὑπαντάω) mean?

Strong's G5221 is a Greek entry for G5221 ὑπαντάω (hupantao). hupantao (hoop-an-tah'-o) v. 1. to go opposite (meet) under (quietly), i.e. to encounter, fall in with [from G5259 and a derivative of G473]

How many times is hypantao (ὑπαντάω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 9 linked usages for Strong's G5221 across 5 books.

Where can I study hypantao (ὑπαντάω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5221 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate hypantao (ὑπαντάω)?

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

Does Strong's G5221 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 4 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G5221, with linked reader references where each row is available.