ἀκολουθέω
akoloutheōVerbG0190
to follow
From: from G1 (Α) (as a particle of union) and (a road);
Short Definition
properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. to accompany (specially, as a disciple)
Full Lexicon Entry
to accompany, follow: Metaphorical, of discipleship: , Absol.: more freq., with dative, with genitive,; ὀπίσω, with genitive (Heb. הָלַךְ אָהֲרֵי).
Synonyms
ἕπομαι, not in NT (see Cremer, 80; MM, VGT, ).
LXX Usage: chiefly for הָלַךְ
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
86 timesAppears 86 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Matthew
24
John
18
Luke
17
Mark
16
Revelation
6
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 10:4
- John 20:6
- Luke 9:11
- Matthew 26:58
- Mark 10:52
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