ἀνέχω

anechōVerbG0430

to endure

From: middle voice from G303 (ἀνά) and G2192 (ἔχω);

Short Definition

to hold oneself up against, i.e. (figuratively) put up with

Full Lexicon Entry

to hold up; in NT always mid., to bear with, endure: in cl. most frequently with accusative, but in NT with genitive of person(s),; τι, with genitive of person(s) and with genitive of thing(s)., in l); τις; absol.; to bear with = to listen to, with genitive of person(s).
LXX Usage: chiefly for אָפַק hithp.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

14 times

Appears 14 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

2 Corinthians
4
1 Corinthians
1
2 Thessalonians
1
2 Timothy
1
Acts
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 4:12
  • 2 Corinthians 11:4
  • 2 Corinthians 11:20
  • 2 Timothy 4:3
  • Colossians 3:13

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