ὑπογραμμός
hupogrammos
G5261
G:N-M
Greek
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Hupogrammos denotes the pattern left by Christ’s suffering for those called to follow his tracks.
In 1 Peter 2:21, the accusative singular noun identifies what Christ left through suffering: a pattern set before those called to follow his tracks.
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A pattern left for followers to pursue · dominant
In 1 Peter 2:21, ὑπογραμμὸν is an accusative singular noun in the clause about Christ suffering and leaving something so that those addressed might follow his tracks. The APB renders the clause, “leaving you an example that you might follow after his tracks.”
In the Anselm Project Bible: In 1 Peter 2:21, the APB presents the clause as Christ “leaving you an example” for following his tracks; This is only the verse-level presentation.