Strong’s G5221 · Greek

ὑπαντάω
hypantáō

Definition

to go opposite (meet) under (quietly), i.e. to encounter, fall in with

Etymology

from G5259 (ὑπό) and a derivative of G473 (ἀντί);

Where the KJV renders it

  • (go to) meet

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