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 times

Appears 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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