διώκω
diōkōVerbG1377
to pursue
From: a prolonged (and causative) form of a primary verb (to flee;
Short Definition
compare the base of G1169 (δειλός) and G1249 (διάκονος)); to pursue (literally or figuratively); by implication, to persecute
Full Lexicon Entry
1.to put to flight, drive away
2.to pursue
aof persons
bmetaphorically, with accusative of thing(s), of seeking eagerly after
LXX Usage: chiefly for רָדַף
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
44 timesAppears 44 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Acts
9
Matthew
6
Galatians
5
Romans
5
1 Corinthians
3
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 14:1
- 2 Timothy 3:12
- Acts 9:4
- John 15:20
- Matthew 5:11
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