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G5271

ὑποκρίνομαι

hypokrinomai

Verb · Middle voice from ὑπό (G5259) and κρίνω (G2919)

Middle voice from G5259 and G2919; to decide (speak or act) under a false part, i.e. (figuratively) dissemble (pretend):—feign.

Outline

  1. to take up another's statements in reference to what one has decided for one's self
    1. to reply, answer
  2. to make answer (speak) on the stage
    1. to impersonate anyone, play a part
  3. to simulate, feign, pretend

Usages

Luke 20:20

And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor.

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