ἐνεργέω

energeōVerbG1754

be active

From: from G1756 (ἐνεργής);

Short Definition

to be active, efficient

Full Lexicon Entry

1.intrans., to be at work or in action, to operate (opposite to ἀργέω)
2.Trans., to work, effect, do
LXX Usage: B (עֲבֹדָה צָבָא), (פָּעַל), (גָּמַל), *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

19 times

Appears 19 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Ephesians
4
Galatians
3
1 Corinthians
2
2 Corinthians
2
1 Thessalonians
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 12:6
  • 2 Corinthians 1:6
  • Colossians 1:29
  • Ephesians 2:2
  • Galatians 3:5

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