ὑποτάσσω
hupotassō (G5293)
to subject
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The Greek word ὑποτάσσω (hupotassō) is a verb that means "to subject" or "to put under." It falls within the semantic domain of Royalty & Authority, indicating its connection to concepts of power, control, and submission. With 40 occurrences in the Bible, this word is used frequently in various contexts. In its usage, ὑποτάσσω often implies a hierarchical relationship, where one entity is placed under the authority of another. This can be seen in passages where individuals or groups are instructed to submit to a higher power, such as a king, a ruler, or even God. The word can also convey a sense of obedience, where individuals willingly or unwillingly submit to the will of another. The significance of ὑποτάσσω lies in its representation of the complex dynamics of power and authority in human relationships. It highlights the importance of submission, obedience, and respect for those in positions of authority, while also acknowledging the potential for conflict and resistance.
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And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth. He was subject to them, and his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.
The seventy returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name!”
Nevertheless, don’t rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”
because the mind of the flesh is hostile toward God; for it is not subject to God’s law, neither indeed can it be.
For the creation was subjected to vanity, not of its own will, but because of him who subjected it, in hope
For being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and seeking to establish their own righteousness, they didn’t subject themselves to the righteousness of God.
Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God.
Therefore you need to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience’ sake.
The spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets,
Let the wives be quiet in the assemblies, for it has not been permitted for them to be talking except in submission, as the law also says,
For, “He put all things in subjection under his feet.” But when he says, “All things are put in subjection”, it is evident that he is excepted who subjected all things to him.
When all things have been subjected to him, then the Son will also himself be subjected to him who subjected all things to him, that God may be all in all.
that you also be in subjection to such, and to everyone who helps in the work and labors.
He put all things in subjection under his feet, and gave him to be head over all things for the assembly,
subjecting yourselves to one another in the fear of Christ.
Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord.
But as the assembly is subject to Christ, so let the wives also be to their own husbands in everything.
who will change the body of our humiliation to be conformed to the body of his glory, according to the working by which he is able even to subject all things to himself.
Wives, be in subjection to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.
to be sober minded, chaste, workers at home, kind, being in subjection to their own husbands, that God’s word may not be blasphemed.
Exhort servants to be in subjection to their own masters and to be well-pleasing in all things, not contradicting,
Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,
For he didn’t subject the world to come, of which we speak, to angels.
You have put all things in subjection under his feet.” For in that he subjected all things to him, he left nothing that is not subject to him. But now we don’t see all things subjected to him, yet.
Furthermore, we had the fathers of our flesh to chasten us, and we paid them respect. Shall we not much rather be in subjection to the Father of spirits, and live?
Be subject therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Therefore subject yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether to the king, as supreme;
Servants, be in subjection to your masters with all respect: not only to the good and gentle, but also to the wicked.
In the same way, wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; so that, even if any don’t obey the Word, they may be won by the behavior of their wives without a word,
For this is how in the past, the holy women who hoped in God also adorned themselves, being in subjection to their own husbands.
who is at the right hand of God, having gone into heaven, angels and authorities and powers being made subject to him.
Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility, to subject yourselves to one another; for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”