ὑποχωρέω
hupochōreō
to withdraw
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word ὑποχωρέω (hupochōreō), Strong's number G5298, means to withdraw. This verb conveys the action of moving away from a place, situation, or relationship. Based on the two occurrences of this word in the Bible, it appears to have a general rather than a specific connotation. Given its broad meaning, the range of usage for ὑποχωρέω is quite wide, implying a retreat or departure in various contexts, such as physical movement or emotional withdrawal. Without more specific information, it's challenging to discern a particular significance of this word in the biblical text. However, its appearance in just two instances suggests that it may be used to convey a subtle or nuanced idea in the narrative.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text