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Strong's G5286 ὑποπόδιον (hypopodion)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H5286 — naar (“yell”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G5286
Language Greek
Linked Usages 13
Books 9

Strong's G5286 Quick Answer

Strong's G5286 ὑποπόδιον (hupopodion) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. hupopodion (hoop-op-od'-ee-on) n. 1. something under the feet, i.e. a foot-rest (figuratively) [neuter of a compound of G5259 and G4228] It has 13 linked Bible usages across 9 books. Visible English usage signals include footstool and under. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
hupopodion (hoop-op-od'-ee-on) n. 1. something under the feet, i.e. a foot-rest (figuratively) [neuter of a compound of G5259 and G4228]
Usage
13 linked usages
Books
9 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
footstool and under

Meaning and Definition

hupopodion (hoop-op-od'-ee-on) n. 1. something under the feet, i.e. a foot-rest (figuratively) [neuter of a compound of G5259 and G4228] KJV: footstool Root(s): G5259, G4228

Original Word
ὑποπόδιον
Transliteration
hupopodion
Derivation
Root: πούς R1: 5259 R2: 4228
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5286. 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)

footstool

Usage: ὑποπόδιον, -ου, τό (ὑπό, πούς), [in LXX: Psa.99:5 110:1, Isa.66:1, La 2:1 (הֲדֹם) * ;] a footstool (= cl. θρᾶνος): Jas.2:3; metaphorically, Mat.5:35, Mrk.12:36 (ὑποκάτω, WH, R, mg.), Luk.20:43, Act.2:35 7:49, Heb.1:13 10:13 (all, except Mt, l.with, from LXX, Psa.110:1, Isa.66:1) (for exx., see Deiss., BS, 223).† (AS)

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How Strong's G5286 Is Translated

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

footstool Matthew 5:35 under James 2:3

How Strong's G5286 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament 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 9 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.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G5286 (ὑποπόδιον) appears 4 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G5286 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 G5286 in the New Testament

9 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 5:35 KJV

Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King.

Matthew 22:44 KJV

The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool?

Mark 12:36 KJV

For David himself said by the Holy Ghost, The LORD said to my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool.

Strong's G5286 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

4 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Psalms 98:5 Septuagint / Brenton

Exalt ye the Lord our God, And worship at his footstool; For he is holy.

Psalms 109:1 Septuagint / Brenton

A Psalm of David. The Lord said to my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, Until I make thine enemies thy footstool.

Isaiah 66:1 Septuagint / Brenton

Thus saith the Lord, Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool: what kind of a house will ye build me? and of what kind is to be the place of my rest?

Usage Excerpts

First 13 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G5286.

Psalms 98:5 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Exalt ye the Lord our God, And worship at his footstool; For he is holy.
Psalms 109:1 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
A Psalm of David. The Lord said to my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, Until I make thine enemies thy footstool.
Isaiah 66:1 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Thus saith the Lord, Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool: what kind of a house will ye build me? and of what kind is to be the place of my rest?
Lamentations 2:1 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
How has the Lord darkened in his wrath The daughter of Zion! He has cast down the glory of Israel From heaven to earth, And has not remembered his footstool.
Matthew 5:35 New Testament, KJV
Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King.
Matthew 22:44 New Testament, KJV
The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool?
Mark 12:36 New Testament, KJV
For David himself said by the Holy Ghost, The LORD said to my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool.
Luke 20:43 New Testament, KJV
Till I make thine enemies thy footstool.
Acts 2:35 New Testament, KJV
Until I make thy foes thy footstool.
Acts 7:49 New Testament, KJV
Heaven is my throne, and earth is my footstool: what house will ye build me? saith the Lord: or what is the place of my rest?
Hebrews 1:13 New Testament, KJV
But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool?
Hebrews 10:13 New Testament, KJV
From henceforth expecting till his enemies be made his footstool.
James 2:3 New Testament, KJV
And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool:

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5286, grouped by book.

Psalms 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Isaiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Lamentations 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 2 usages, New Testament
Mark 1 usage, New Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
Acts 2 usages, New Testament
Hebrews 2 usages, New Testament
James 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G5286 FAQ

What does hypopodion (ὑποπόδιον) mean?

Hypopodion (Strong's G5286) is a Greek word most simply glossed "footstool". hupopodion (hoop-op-od'-ee-on) n. 1. something under the feet, i.e. a foot-rest (figuratively) [neuter of a compound of G5259 and G4228]

How many times is hypopodion (ὑποπόδιον) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 13 linked usages for Strong's G5286 across 9 books.

Where can I study hypopodion (ὑποπόδιον) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5286 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate hypopodion (ὑποπόδιον)?

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

Does Strong's G5286 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 4 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G5286, with linked reader references where each row is available.