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Greek Word Study

Strong's G5284 ὑποπλέω (hypopleo)

Hypopleo means “sail under” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H5284 — naamathi (“Naamathite”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G5284
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 1

Strong's G5284 Quick Answer

Strong's G5284 ὑποπλέω (hupopleo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. hupopleo (hoop-op-leh'-o) v. 1. to sail under the lee of [from G5259 and G4126] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include sailed, under, over, against, and launched. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
hupopleo (hoop-op-leh'-o) v. 1. to sail under the lee of [from G5259 and G4126]
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
1 indexed book
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
sailed, under, over, against, and launched

Meaning and Definition

hupopleo (hoop-op-leh'-o) v. 1. to sail under the lee of [from G5259 and G4126] KJV: sail under Root(s): G5259, G4126

Original Word
ὑποπλέω
Transliteration
hupopleo
Derivation
Root: πλέω R1: 5259 R2: 4126
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5284. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

English Usage Signals

Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.

sailed under over against launched thence cyprus winds contrary slowly many days

How Strong's G5284 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New 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 2 linked usages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G5284 (ὑποπλέω) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G5284 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 G5284 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

Acts 27:4 KJV

And when we had launched from thence, we sailed under Cyprus, because the winds were contrary.

Acts 27:7 KJV

And when we had sailed slowly many days, and scarce were come over against Cnidus, the wind not suffering us, we sailed under Crete, over against Salmone;

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G5284.

Acts 27:4 New Testament, KJV
And when we had launched from thence, we sailed under Cyprus, because the winds were contrary.
Acts 27:7 New Testament, KJV
And when we had sailed slowly many days, and scarce were come over against Cnidus, the wind not suffering us, we sailed under Crete, over against Salmone;

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5284, grouped by book.

Acts 2 usages, New Testament

Strong's G5284 FAQ

What does hypopleo (ὑποπλέω) mean?

Hypopleo (Strong's G5284) is a Greek word most simply glossed "sail under". hupopleo (hoop-op-leh'-o) v. 1. to sail under the lee of [from G5259 and G4126]

How many times is hypopleo (ὑποπλέω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G5284 across 1 book.

Where can I study hypopleo (ὑποπλέω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5284 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate hypopleo (ὑποπλέω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as sailed, under, over, against, launched, and thence. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.