ἐπακολουθέω
epakoloutheōVerbG1872
to follow after
From: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G190 (ἀκολουθέω);
Short Definition
to accompany
Full Lexicon Entry
to follow after; in NT metaphorically; absol.: (illustrated by use in verifying accounts; see MM, Exp., xiv; Milligan; NTD, 78); ἴχνεσιν; ἔργῳ ἀγαθῷ.
LXX Usage: (chiefly metaphorically) for אָחַר, הָלַךְ, etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
4 timesAppears 4 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
1 Timothy
2
1 Peter
1
Mark
1
Key Passages
- 1 Peter 2:21
- 1 Timothy 5:10
- 1 Timothy 5:24
- Mark 16:20
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