ὕπανδρος
hupandros
married
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word ὕπανδρος (hupandros, Strong's G5220) translates to "married." This definition is the most straightforward interpretation of the provided data. In its limited occurrence in the Bible, the word likely refers to a person who is in a marital relationship, whether it's a husband or a wife. The term's meaning is not explicitly tied to any particular social status, age, or circumstances, suggesting a general usage to describe individuals in a married state. The significance of this word for a general audience lies in its clear expression of a person's marital status, which can serve as a marker for social relationships, family ties, and life stages. The single occurrence of this word in the Bible implies its usage may be quite narrow or specific to the context in which it appears.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text