ΥΠΟΚΗΡΥΣΣΩ, υποκηρυσσω
YPOKĒRYSSŌ, ypokēryssō
Sounds Like: hoo-po-KAY-roo-sso
Translations: to proclaim secretly, to announce quietly, to whisper
From the root: ΥΠΟΚΗΡΥΣΣΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This is a compound verb formed from 'ὑπό' (hypo, meaning 'under' or 'secretly') and 'κηρύσσω' (kērussō, meaning 'to proclaim' or 'to preach'). It describes the act of proclaiming or announcing something, but in a subdued, secret, or quiet manner, rather than openly or publicly. It implies a less formal or less authoritative declaration.
Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, First Person Singular
Strong’s number: G5260 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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- ΥΠΟΚΗΡΥΞΑΜΕΝΟΣ — having proclaimed, having announced, having warned, having forbidden by proclamation
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