Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
shrinking
Usage: ὑπο-στολή, -ῆς, ἡ (ὑποστέλλω), __1. a letting down, lowering (Plut.). __2. a shrinking back (Hesych.): οὐκ ἐσμὲν ὑποστολῆς (on the genitive, see Bl., § 35, 2), Heb.10:39.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G5289
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
2
Books
2
Strong's G5289 Quick Answer
Strong's G5289 ὑποστολή (hupostole) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. hupostole (hoop-os-tol-ay') n. 1. shrinkage (timidity) 2. (by implication) apostasy It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include draw. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
- Meaning
- hupostole (hoop-os-tol-ay') n. 1. shrinkage (timidity) 2. (by implication) apostasy
- Usage
- 2 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
- Usage Words
- draw
Meaning and Definition
hupostole (hoop-os-tol-ay') n. 1. shrinkage (timidity) 2. (by implication) apostasy [from G5288] KJV: draw back Root(s): G5288
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5289. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G5289 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render hupostole, 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.
draw
Hebrews 10:39
How Strong's G5289 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 1 linked usage.
- 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 G5289 (ὑποστολή) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Genesis 10:22 — Αιλαμ
Strong's G5289 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 G5289 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul.
Strong's G5289 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
Sons of Shem, Elam, and Asshur, and Arpachshad, and Lud, and Aram, and Cainan.
Usage Excerpts
First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G5289.
Sons of Shem, Elam, and Asshur, and Arpachshad, and Lud, and Aram, and Cainan.
But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5289, grouped by book.
Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Hebrews 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G5289 FAQ
What does hypostole (ὑποστολή) mean?
Hypostole (Strong's G5289) is a Greek word most simply glossed "draw back". hupostole (hoop-os-tol-ay') n. 1. shrinkage (timidity) 2. (by implication) apostasy
How many times is hypostole (ὑποστολή) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G5289 across 2 books.
Where can I study hypostole (ὑποστολή) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5289 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
What English words translate hypostole (ὑποστολή)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as draw. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G5289 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G5289, with linked reader references where each row is available.