διατηρέω

diatēreōVerbG1301

to keep

From: from G1223 (διά) and G5083 (τηρέω);

Short Definition

to watch thoroughly, i.e. (positively and transitively) to observe strictly, or (negatively and reflexively) to avoid wholly

Full Lexicon Entry

to keep carefully.
LXX Usage: for שָׁמַר, נָצַר, etc.; (for מִן), as in (8)

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
1
Luke
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 15:29
  • Luke 2:51

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