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Strong's G5262 ὑπόδειγμα (hypodeigma)

Hypodeigma means “pattern” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H5262 — necek (“libation”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G5262
Language Greek
Linked Usages 11
Books 8

Strong's G5262 Quick Answer

Strong's G5262 ὑπόδειγμα (hupodeigma) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. hupodeigma (hoop-oh'-deig-mah) n. 1. an exhibit for imitation or warning 2. (figuratively) an example or pattern It has 11 linked Bible usages across 8 books. Visible English usage signals include example and patterns. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
hupodeigma (hoop-oh'-deig-mah) n. 1. an exhibit for imitation or warning 2. (figuratively) an example or pattern
Usage
11 linked usages
Books
8 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
example and patterns

Meaning and Definition

hupodeigma (hoop-oh'-deig-mah) n. 1. an exhibit for imitation or warning 2. (figuratively) an example or pattern [from G5263] KJV: en-(ex-)ample, pattern Root(s): G5263

Original Word
ὑπόδειγμα
Transliteration
hupodeigma
Derivation
Root: ὑποδείκνυμι R1: 5263
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5262. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

example

Usage: ὑπό-δειγμα, -τος, τό (ὑποδείκνυμι), [in LXX: Eze.42:15, Sir.44:16, 2Ma.6:28 2Mac 6:31, 4Ma.17:23 * ;] used by later writers (Xen. onwards) for παράδειγμα (see Rutherford, NPhr., 62), __(a) a figure, copy: Heb.8:5 9:23; __(b) an example: for imitation, Jhn.13:15, Jas.5:10; for warning, Heb.4:11, 2Pe.2:6.† SYN.: ὁμοίωμα, τύπος, ὑποτύπωσις (see DB, iii. 696b) (AS)

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How Strong's G5262 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render hupodeigma, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

example John 13:15 patterns Hebrews 9:23

How Strong's G5262 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 6 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G5262 (ὑπόδειγμα) appears 5 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G5262 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G5262 in the New Testament

6 indexed usages in New Testament.

John 13:15 KJV

For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.

Hebrews 4:11 KJV

Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.

Hebrews 8:5 KJV

Who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things, as Moses was admonished of God when he was about to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith he, that thou make all things according to the pattern shewed to thee in the mount.

Strong's G5262 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Ezekiel 42:15 Septuagint / Brenton

So the measurement of the house within was accomplished: and he brought me forth by the way of the gate that looks eastward, and measured the plan of the house round about in order.

Strong's G5262 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

4 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

2 Maccabees 6:28 Septuagint / Brenton

and leave a notable example to such as be young to die willingly and courageously for the honorable and holy laws. And when he had said these words, immediately he went to the torment:

2 Maccabees 6:31 Septuagint / Brenton

And thus this man died, leaving his death for an example of a noble courage, and a memorial of virtue, not only unto young men, but unto all his nation.

4 Maccabees 17:23 Septuagint / Brenton

For the tyrant Antiochus, looking to their manly virtue, and to their endurance in torture, proclaimed that endurance as an example to his soldiers.

Usage Excerpts

First 11 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G5262.

Ezekiel 42:15 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
So the measurement of the house within was accomplished: and he brought me forth by the way of the gate that looks eastward, and measured the plan of the house round about in order.
John 13:15 New Testament, KJV
For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.
Hebrews 4:11 New Testament, KJV
Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.
Hebrews 8:5 New Testament, KJV
Who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things, as Moses was admonished of God when he was about to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith he, that thou make all things according to the pattern shewed to thee in the mount.
Hebrews 9:23 New Testament, KJV
It was therefore necessary that the patterns of things in the heavens should be purified with these; but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these.
James 5:10 New Testament, KJV
Take, my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord, for an example of suffering affliction, and of patience.
2 Peter 2:6 New Testament, KJV
And turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrha into ashes condemned them with an overthrow, making them an ensample unto those that after should live ungodly;
2 Maccabees 6:28 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
and leave a notable example to such as be young to die willingly and courageously for the honorable and holy laws. And when he had said these words, immediately he went to the torment:
2 Maccabees 6:31 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And thus this man died, leaving his death for an example of a noble courage, and a memorial of virtue, not only unto young men, but unto all his nation.
4 Maccabees 17:23 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For the tyrant Antiochus, looking to their manly virtue, and to their endurance in torture, proclaimed that endurance as an example to his soldiers.
Wisdom of Sirach 44:16 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Enoch pleased the Lord, and was translated, Being an example of repentance to all generations.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5262, grouped by book.

Ezekiel 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
John 1 usage, New Testament
Hebrews 3 usages, New Testament
James 1 usage, New Testament
2 Peter 1 usage, New Testament
2 Maccabees 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
4 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G5262 FAQ

What does hypodeigma (ὑπόδειγμα) mean?

Hypodeigma (Strong's G5262) is a Greek word most simply glossed "pattern". hupodeigma (hoop-oh'-deig-mah) n. 1. an exhibit for imitation or warning 2. (figuratively) an example or pattern

How many times is hypodeigma (ὑπόδειγμα) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 11 linked usages for Strong's G5262 across 8 books.

Where can I study hypodeigma (ὑπόδειγμα) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5262 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate hypodeigma (ὑπόδειγμα)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as example and patterns. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G5262 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 4 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G5262, with linked reader references where each row is available.