ὑπερεντυγχάνω
hyperentynchánō
G5241 verb
SILEX Entry
Definition
To intercede on behalf of someone, to appeal earnestly in support of another; to intervene by means of petition or entreaty directed to an authority. In context, notably, to act as an intermediary by making specific requests, petitions, or intercessions for another party.
Semantic Range
to intercede for, to make petition on behalf of, to act as an intermediary by entreaty, to plead urgently for another
Root / Etymology
Formed from the preposition ὑπέρ ('on behalf of,' 'for the sake of') and the verb ἐντυγχάνω ('to meet with,' 'to approach and entreat,' 'to make a petition'). The compound thus intensifies the sense of active intercession or special pleading for someone.
Historical & Contextual Notes
ὑπερεντυγχάνω is a rare word in Greek literature, documented only in later Koine sources and most notably used in the New Testament (e.g., Romans 8:26-27). Its use intensifies the concept of intercession found in ἐντυγχάνω, highlighting not only the act of petitioning but doing so in a representative manner on behalf of another. In Second Temple, early Christian, and late Hellenistic contexts, intercessory language connected to mediation, advocacy, or intermediaries before divine or human authorities. The English phrase 'make intercession for' is traditional, but does not fully capture the sense of urgent or special advocacy contained in the prefix ὑπέρ. The term distinguishes itself from simple requests by specifying advocacy for another’s benefit. Unlike ἐντυγχάνω, which can refer simply to petitioning, ὑπερεντυγχάνω exclusively connotes acting on someone else's behalf.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from ὑπέρ and ἐντυγχάνω; to intercede in behalf of:--make intercession for.
Root Family
ὑπερεντυγχάνω (hyperentynchano) — to meet, to entreat, to make a request, to intercede on behalf
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G5241-01 |
ὑπερεντυγχάνει | uperentugchanei | V PRS ACT IND 3P SG |
intercedes | intercedes on behalf | intercedes on behalf | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G5241-01 |
Romans 8:26 | ὑπερεντυγχάνει | uperentugchanei | V PRS ACT IND 3P SG |
intercedes | intercedes on behalf | intercedes on behalf |