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 times

Appears 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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