Greek · G5296 · unreviewed

ὑποτύπωσις

Example

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ὑποτύπωσις G5296
Pronunciation hypotýpōsis

What does ὑποτύπωσις (hypotýpōsis) mean in the Bible?

ὑποτύπωσις (hypotýpōsis) is a Greek word meaning "example". ὑπο-τύπωσις, -εως, ἡ (ὑποτυπόω, to delineate), an outline, sketch. Paul emphasizes that Timothy received a defined doctrinal framework, not a flexible or evolving message.

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Meaning

example
Extended definition

A sketch or outline pattern meant to guide imitation, not just illustration of behavior

(ὑποτυπόω, to delineate), an outline, sketch. Metaphorical, a pattern, example: 1Ti.1:16, 2Ti.1:13.

Synonymsὁμοίωμα, τύπος, ὑπόδειγμα (see DB, iii, 696b)
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Why This Word Matters
Paul emphasizes that Timothy received a defined doctrinal framework, not a flexible or evolving message. 2 Timothy 1:13-14
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Accusative · Singular · Feminine 1 Tim 1:16 · 2 Tim 1:13
Biblical Occurrences

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