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 times

Appears 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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