ἀντέχω
antechōVerbG0472
to cling to
From: from G473 (ἀντί) and the middle voice of G2192 (ἔχω);
Short Definition
to hold oneself opposite to, i.e. (by implication) adhere to; by extension to care for
Full Lexicon Entry
1.trans., to hold against.
2.Intrans., to withstand. Mid.
1.in cl., to hold out against.
3.to hold firmly to, cleave to
LXX Usage: for חָזַק hi., etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
4 timesAppears 4 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
1 Thessalonians
1
Luke
1
Matthew
1
Titus
1
Key Passages
- 1 Thessalonians 5:14
- Luke 16:13
- Matthew 6:24
- Titus 1:9
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