Original Word: ὑπομιμνῄσκω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: hupomimnéskó
Pronunciation: hoo-po-mim-NAYS-ko
Phonetic Spelling: (hoop-om-im-nace'-ko)
KJV: put in mind, remember, bring to (put in) remembrance
NASB: remind, bring to remembrance, call attention, remembered
Word Origin: [from G5259 (ὑπό - under) and G3403 (μιμνήσκω - remember)]

1. to remind quietly, i.e. suggest to the (middle voice, one's own) memory

remember, bring to mind

From hupo and mimnesko; to remind quietly, i.e. Suggest to the (middle voice, one's own) memory -- put in mind, remember, bring to (put in) remembrance.

see GREEK hupo

see GREEK mimnesko

5279 hypomimnḗskō (from 5259 /hypó, "under" and 3403 /mimnḗskō, "remember") – properly, to remember because prompted.

Word Origin
from hupo and mimnéskó
Definition
to cause (one) to remember, to remind
NASB Translation
bring to...remembrance (1), call attention (1), remembered (1), remind (4).

STRONGS NT 5279: ὑπομιμνῄσκω

ὑπομιμνῄσκω; future ὑπομνήσω; 1 aorist infinitive Ὑπομνῆσαι; 1 aorist passive ὑπεμνησθην; from Homer down; (cf. our 'suggest', see ἀνάμνησις);

1. actively, to cause one to remember, bring to remembrance, recall to mind: τί (to another), 2 Timothy 2:14; τινα τί, John 14:26 (Thucydides 7, 64; Xenophon, Hier. 1, 3; Plato, Isocrates, Demosthenes); with implied censure, 3 John 1:10; τινα περί τίνος, to put one in remembrance, admonish, of something: 2 Peter 1:12 (Plato, Phaedr., p. 275 d.); τινα, followed by ὅτι, Jude 1:5 (Xenophon, mem. 3, 9, 8; Plato, de rep. 5, p. 452 c.; Aelian v. h. 4, 17); τινα, followed by an infinitive (indicating what must be done), Titus 3:1 (Xenophon, hipparch. 8, 10).

2. passively, to be reminded, to remember: τίνος, Luke 22:61.

Overview of New Testament Usage

Seven verses employ the verb translated “remind” or “call to mind,” showing a consistent pattern: God initiates remembrance, His servants mediate it, and the church is preserved by it. The contexts range from narrative (Luke 22:61) to pastoral epistles (2 Timothy 2:14; Titus 3:1), general epistles (2 Peter 1:12; Jude 1:5; 3 John 1:10), and Johannine teaching on the Holy Spirit (John 14:26). Each passage underscores the covenantal principle that forgetting divine words imperils God’s people, while Spirit-empowered remembrance fosters faithfulness.

Divine Agency in Remembrance (John 14:26)

The supreme instance is the Spirit’s ministry: “The Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you” (John 14:26). This promise guarantees both inspiration of the apostolic witness and illumination for believers. The church’s confidence in the written Gospels rests on this Spirit-given recall; the same Spirit continues to quicken Scripture to the hearts of saints today.

Narrative Illustration: Peter’s Conviction (Luke 22:61)

When “the Lord turned and looked at Peter,” “Peter remembered the word of the Lord” (Luke 22:61). The sudden remembrance cuts to the heart, producing repentance. Luke thereby links remembrance to transformation, showing that conviction arises not from bare memory but from a personal encounter with the living Christ who brings His word to mind.

Apostolic Mandate to Pastors and Teachers

2 Timothy 2:14 and Titus 3:1 use the imperative toward church leaders: “Remind the believers….” The task is preventative—guarding congregations from fruitless quarrels and prompting readiness for good works. By treating doctrine and obedience together, Paul models balanced ministry: truth recalled, duty renewed.

Peter echoes the same priority: “I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them” (2 Peter 1:12). Apostolic authority is exercised not by novel revelations but by repeated proclamation of truths already received. Stability is achieved through repetition, not innovation.

Historical Warning and Contending for the Faith

Jude 1:5 demonstrates another facet: “I want to remind you that after Jesus had delivered His people out of the land of Egypt, He destroyed those who did not believe”. Remembrance of past judgment functions as a safeguard against present apostasy. Orthodoxy is preserved not only by positive doctrine but also by historical example.

Corrective Church Discipline (3 John 1:10)

“I will call attention to what he is doing,” writes John concerning Diotrephes. Remembrance here exposes sin publicly, aiming at restoration and protection of the flock. The verb shows that bringing deeds to light is an act of pastoral fidelity.

Theological Themes

1. Continuity of Revelation: Remembrance links the spoken words of Jesus to their written record, affirming Scripture’s reliability.
2. Covenant Memory: Just as Israel used memorial stones, the church employs verbal reminders; covenant faithfulness is memory-dependent.
3. Ministry Pattern: Teaching, warning, and discipline all include a conscious act of recall. Shepherds must be “remembrancers” who keep the gospel central.
4. Sanctification: Remembrance is instrumental in repentance (Peter), perseverance (Timothy’s flock), obedience (Titus’s hearers), and vigilance (Jude’s readers).

Practical Implications for Contemporary Ministry

• Preaching and teaching should intentionally recall foundational truths, not chase novelty.
• Worship gatherings benefit from Scripture readings and confessions that rehearse redemption history.
• Personal discipleship includes memorizing and meditating on Scripture so the Spirit may “bring to mind” truth in moments of temptation or trial.
• Church discipline, when necessary, should expose deeds to the light of remembered truth, aiming at repentance.
• Historical catechesis—recounting God’s past acts—fortifies believers against deceptive doctrines.

Historical Reflection

Early church fathers traced their theological formulations to what the apostles “reminded” them through Scripture. Liturgical calendars, creeds, and written homilies all functioned as communal memory aids. Throughout revivals and reformations, renewal has often begun with a rediscovery of truth already revealed, proving the enduring relevance of this verb’s call: God’s people thrive when they remember.

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