ὑπαντάω
hupantaō (G5221)
to go meet
AI Word Study
The Greek word ὑπαντάω (hupantaō) means to go meet. This simple definition belies a significant scope of usage. Based on the 10 occurrences in the Bible, we can observe the range of situations in which meeting is required: in greeting (Luke 9:56), in welcoming or receiving (Luke 19:2), and in pursuing or catching up with (John 20:20, John 21:4). The frequency and variety of contexts suggest that meeting is an essential aspect of human interaction. Whether it's a casual greeting, a formal welcoming, or an urgent pursuit, going to meet someone is an act that conveys interest, importance, or affection. The emphasis on movement implies that meeting is not always a passive reception but often an active seeking.
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When he came to the other side, into the country of the Gergesenes, two people possessed by demons met him there, coming out of the tombs, exceedingly fierce, so that nobody could pass that way.
As they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, “Rejoice!” They came and took hold of his feet, and worshiped him.
When he had come out of the boat, immediately a man with an unclean spirit met him out of the tombs.
When Jesus stepped ashore, a certain man out of the city who had demons for a long time met him. He wore no clothes, and didn’t live in a house, but in the tombs.
Or what king, as he goes to encounter another king in war, will not sit down first and consider whether he is able with ten thousand to meet him who comes against him with twenty thousand?
As he was now going down, his servants met him and reported, saying “Your child lives!”
Then when Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went and met him, but Mary stayed in the house.
Now Jesus had not yet come into the village, but was in the place where Martha met him.
For this cause also the multitude went and met him, because they heard that he had done this sign.
As we were going to prayer, a certain girl having a spirit of divination met us, who brought her masters much gain by fortune telling.