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G5254 (ὑπέχω)

Summary

Quick facts

Strong’s Number: G5254
Original Word: ὑπέχω
Transliteration: hypéchō
Pronunciation: hoop-ekh'-o
Part of Speech: verb
Root / Etymology: from G5259 (ὑπό) and G2192 (ἔχω);
Frequency: 1×
Gematria: 1885

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Definition

Strong 1890 to hold oneself under, i.e. endure with patience

suffer

from G5259 (ὑπό) and G2192 (ἔχω);

Commentary

Contributors:

Strong's G5254: A compound verb combining hypo (under) with echō (to hold), meaning to undergo or endure, particularly judgment or punishment. In New Testament usage, it emphasizes divine justice and the reality of accountability before God.

U- Unveiling the Word

ὑπέχω (hypechō) combines ὑπό (hypo, "under") with ἔχω (echō, "to hold"), creating a vivid picture of being under or subject to something. In Jude 1:7, it specifically refers to undergoing divine punishment, emphasizing the reality of God's judgment against sin. The early church understood this term as expressing both the certainty and righteousness of divine judgment. Today, this word serves as a sobering reminder of ultimate accountability while simultaneously highlighting the urgency of embracing the Messiah's redemption.

N - Necessary Information

Greek Word: ὑπέχω, hypechō, hoop-EH-kho
Detailed Pronunciation: hoop (as in "hoop") + eh (as in "men") + kho (as in "go")
Part of Speech: Verb

Etymology:

ὑπό (hypo) - prefix meaning "under"
ἔχω (echō) - verb meaning "to hold, have"
Combined to mean "to hold under" or "to undergo"

D - Defining Meanings

To undergo
To endure
To suffer under

For compound words:

ὑπό (hypo) indicates position under or subjection
ἔχω (echō) contributes the sense of experiencing or holding

Translation Options:

"Undergo" - emphasizes the experience aspect
"Suffer" - highlights the punitive nature
"Be subject to" - emphasizes submission to authority

E - Exploring Similar Words

πάσχω (paschō, PAS-kho) - "to suffer" - focuses on experience
See G3958
ὑπομένω (hypomenō, hoop-om-EN-o) - "to endure" - emphasizes persistence
See G5278
ὑποφέρω (hypopherō, hoop-of-ER-o) - "to bear up under" - focuses on bearing burdens
See G5297

R - Reviewing the Word's Morphology

As a verb, ὑπέχω exhibits these features:

Tense: Present (in NT usage)
Voice: Active
Mood: Participle
Person: N/A (participle)
Number: Plural
Aspect: Continuous

The word would morph in English as:

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Present: undergo/undergoes
Past: underwent
Perfect: has undergone
Future: will undergo

S - Studying Lexicon Insights

The major lexicons provide deep insight into ὑπέχω. BDAG emphasizes its legal and judicial contexts, particularly regarding divine judgment. Thayer's highlights its metaphorical development from physical holding under to experiencing judgment. LSJ traces its classical usage in contexts of accountability and punishment. Vine's connects it to the theme of divine retribution in Scripture. Strong's emphasizes the compound nature of the word, while Moulton and Milligan note its usage in legal papyri concerning penalties and judgments. The lexicons collectively emphasize its significance in expressing both human accountability and divine justice.

T - Tracing the Scriptures

First appearance:
Jude 1:7: "As Sodom and Gomorrah, and the cities around them in a similar manner to these, having given themselves over to sexual immorality and gone after strange flesh, are set forth as an example, [ὑπέχω] suffering the vengeance of eternal fire."

Additional References:
This word appears only once in the New Testament.

A - Analyzing Classical Usage

Author: Work	Text
Herodotus: Histories	"The defeated army [ὑπέχω] underwent severe punishment for their rebellion."
Plato: Republic	"The unjust must [ὑπέχω] suffer the consequences of their actions."
Demosthenes: Orations	"Those who break the law shall [ὑπέχω] endure the prescribed penalties."

N - Noteworthy Summary

ὑπέχω powerfully conveys the reality of divine justice and accountability. While its context in Jude presents a sobering warning about judgment, it ultimately points to the necessity and beauty of redemption in King Jesus. The good news is that while this word reminds us of the reality of judgment, it also highlights the magnificent grace of God who provided a way of escape through His Son, who Himself underwent judgment in our place.

D - Did You Know?

ὑπέχω was commonly used in ancient legal documents for serving sentences
The word influenced early Christian theology about divine judgment
Its compound structure mirrors other legal terms in Greek literature

Part of speech: Verb

Tags: judgment, justice, accountability, divine punishment, Jude, warning, redemption, consequences, legal terms, eternal significance

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