G5288

ὑποστέλλω

hypostellō

Verb · From ὑπό (G5259) and στέλλω (G4724)

From G5259 and G4724; to withhold under (out of sight), i.e. (reflexively) to cower or shrink, (figuratively) to conceal (reserve):—draw (keep) back, shun, withdraw.

Outline

to draw back, let down, lower

to withdraw: of a timid person

to withdraw one's self, i.e. to be timid, to cover, shrink

of those who from timidity hesitate to avow what they believe
to be unwilling to utter from fear
to shrink from declaring, to conceal, dissemble

Usages

Acts 20:20

And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house,

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Acts 20:27

For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.

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Galatians 2:12

For before that certain came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them which were of the circumcision.

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Hebrews 10:38

Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.

Quoting Habakkuk 2:4

Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.

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