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 times

Appears 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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