Strong's G5221 · Greek
ὑπαντάω
hypantáō
Definition
to go opposite (meet) under (quietly), i.e. to encounter, fall in with
KJV: (go to) meet
Root / derivation: from G5259 (ὑπό) and a derivative of G473 (ἀντί);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ὑπαντάω across 5 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
John3 verses
Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house.
John 11:30Now Jesus was not yet come into the town, but was in that place where Martha met him.
John 12:18For this cause the people also met him, for that they heard that he had done this miracle.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G5221 (hypantáō) mean?
to go opposite (meet) under (quietly), i.e. to encounter, fall in with
How many times does G5221 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G5221 (ὑπαντάω) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “met.”
How is hypantáō translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G5221 is rendered as “met” (5×).
Where does the Greek word ὑπαντάω come from?
from G5259 (ὑπό) and a derivative of G473 (ἀντί);