Strongs Number: G5271
- Greek Word
- ὑποκρίνομαι
- Transliteration
- hupokrinomai
- Phonetic
- hoop-ok-rin'-om-ahee
- Part of Speech
- Verb
- Strongs Definition
-
to decide (speak or act) under a false part that is (figuratively) dissemble (pretend)
- Thayers Definition
-
1. to take up another's statements in reference to what one has decided for one's self
a. to reply, answer
2. to make answer (speak) on the stage
a. to impersonate anyone, play a part
3. to simulate, feign, pretend
- Origin
- Middle voice from G5259 and G2919
- Bible Usage
- feign.