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 times

Appears 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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