G5261: ὑπογραμμός
hypogrammós · “example”
Definition
an underwriting, i.e. copy for imitation (figuratively)
KJV translates it as: example
Word origin: from a compound of G5259 (ὑπό) and G1125 (γράφω);
Extended definition
ὑπογραμμός, -οῦ, ὁ
(ὑπογράφω, (a) to write under; (b) to trace letters for copying), [in LXX: 2Ma.2:28 * ;]
1. a writing-copy, hence,
2. an example: 1Pe.2:11 (Philo).†
(AS)
(ὑπογράφω, (a) to write under; (b) to trace letters for copying), [in LXX: 2Ma.2:28 * ;]
1. a writing-copy, hence,
2. an example: 1Pe.2:11 (Philo).†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G5261 is translated
- an example ×1
Bible verses with G5261 (hypogrammós)
Hypogrammós appears in 1 verse.
- 1 Peter 2:21
For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: