Definition
ὑπο-κρίνομαι
[in LXX: (Job 40:2) אּ1 (AB אּ2 ἀπο-, עָנָה), Sir.1.29; 35:15 (32:15) Sir.36.2 (33:2), 2Ma.5.25 2Mac.6.21 2Mac.6.24, 4Ma.6.15 4Mac.6.17 * ;]
1. = Att.. ἀποκρίνομαι (which see), to answer, reply (Hom., Hdt., al.).
2. to answer on the stage, play apart (Arist., al.). Metaphorical, to feign, pretend (Demos., Polyb.): with accusative and inf., Luke 20:20 (cf. Psalm 4:22).
Usage patterns
Occurrences
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- Luke 20:20ὑποκρινομένους · who pretendedSo they watched Him closely and sent spies who pretended to be sincere. They were hoping to catch Him in His words in order to hand Him over to the rule and authority of the governor.