ἀνήκω
anēkōVerbG0433
be fitting
From: from G303 (ἀνά) and G2240 (ἥκω);
Short Definition
to attain to, i.e. (figuratively) be proper
Full Lexicon Entry
prop., to have come up to; in later writers, impers. it is due, it is befitting: in ethical sense,; τὸ ἀνῆκον.
LXX Usage: (בּוֹא), Sir. prol.10, 1, *
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
3 timesAppears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Colossians
1
Ephesians
1
Philemon
1
Key Passages
- Colossians 3:18
- Ephesians 5:4
- Philemon 1:8
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