"a footstool, Jas. 2:3"
Definition and meaning
a footstool, Jas. 2:3
In the original Greek the word is written: ὑποπόδιον
Historical context
Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of hypopodion (G5286) across the King James Bible.
The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool?
For David himself said by the Holy Ghost, The LORD said to my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool.
But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool?
From henceforth expecting till his enemies be made his footstool.
And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool:
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Common questions
Strong's G5286 (hypopodion) is a Greek word that means: a footstool, Jas. 2:3 It appears 5 times in the King James Bible.
The word hypopodion (G5286) appears 5 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G5286 is hypopodion, a Greek word defined as: a footstool, Jas. 2:3. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
hypopodion is a Greek word found in the New Testament.