ἐνέχω

enechōVerbG1758

to oppose

From: from G1722 (ἐν) and G2192 (ἔχω);

Short Definition

to hold in or upon, i.e. ensnare; by implication, to keep a grudge

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to hold in; pass., to be held, entangled
2.to set oneself against, be urgent against (as Ge, l.with; for con­struction, see Swete, Mk., l.with)
LXX Usage: (סָתַם), *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Galatians
1
Luke
1
Mark
1

Key Passages

  • Galatians 5:1
  • Luke 11:53
  • Mark 6:19

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