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Strong's G5261 ὑπογραμμός (hypogrammos)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H5261 — necak (“drink offering”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G5261
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 2

Strong's G5261 Quick Answer

Strong's G5261 ὑπογραμμός (hupogrammos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. hupogrammos (hoop-og-ram-mos') n. 1. an underwriting, i.e. copy for imitation (figuratively) [from a compound of G5259 and G1125] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include example. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
hupogrammos (hoop-og-ram-mos') n. 1. an underwriting, i.e. copy for imitation (figuratively) [from a compound of G5259 and G1125]
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
example

Meaning and Definition

hupogrammos (hoop-og-ram-mos') n. 1. an underwriting, i.e. copy for imitation (figuratively) [from a compound of G5259 and G1125] KJV: example Root(s): G5259, G1125

Original Word
ὑπογραμμός
Transliteration
hupogrammos
Derivation
Root: γράφω R1: 5259 R2: 1125
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5261. 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)

example

Usage: ὑπογραμμός, -οῦ, ὁ (ὑπογράφω, (a) to write under; (b) to trace letters for copying), [in LXX: 2Ma.2:28 * ;] __1. a writing-copy, hence, __2. an example: 1Pe.2:11 (Philo).† (AS)

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How Strong's G5261 Is Translated

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

example 1 Peter 2:21

How Strong's G5261 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 1 linked usage.
  • 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 G5261 (ὑπογραμμός) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G5261 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 G5261 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

1 Peter 2:21 KJV

For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:

Strong's G5261 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

2 Maccabees 2:28 Septuagint / Brenton

leaving to the author the exact handling of every particular, and laboring to follow the rules of an abridgement.

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G5261.

1 Peter 2:21 New Testament, KJV
For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:
2 Maccabees 2:28 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
leaving to the author the exact handling of every particular, and laboring to follow the rules of an abridgement.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5261, grouped by book.

1 Peter 1 usage, New Testament
1 Peter 2:21
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
2 Maccabees 2:28

Strong's G5261 FAQ

What does hypogrammos (ὑπογραμμός) mean?

Hypogrammos (Strong's G5261) is a Greek word most simply glossed "example". hupogrammos (hoop-og-ram-mos') n. 1. an underwriting, i.e. copy for imitation (figuratively) [from a compound of G5259 and G1125]

How many times is hypogrammos (ὑπογραμμός) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G5261 across 2 books.

Where can I study hypogrammos (ὑπογραμμός) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5261 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate hypogrammos (ὑπογραμμός)?

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

Does Strong's G5261 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G5261, with linked reader references where each row is available.