ἄρχω
archōVerbG0757
be first
From: a primary verb;
Short Definition
to be first (in political rank or power)
Full Lexicon Entry
1.to begin.
2.to rule (see DCG, ii, 538b.)
LXX Usage: for חָלַל, מָשַׁל, etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
86 timesAppears 86 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Luke
31
Mark
27
Matthew
13
Acts
10
John
2
Key Passages
- 1 Peter 4:17
- Luke 12:45
- Luke 24:27
- Matthew 18:24
- Mark 14:33
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