ἐπέχω
epechōVerbG1907
to hold fast/out
From: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G2192 (ἔχω);
Short Definition
to hold upon, i.e. (by implication) to retain; (by extension) to detain; (with implication, of G3563 (νοῦς)) to pay attention to
Full Lexicon Entry
1.to hold upon.
2.Like *παρέχω *(as in Hom.), to hold out, offer
3.to hold or direct towards, Sc.*νοῦν; *(a) absol., to intend, purpose
bto observe, give attention to (see MM, Exp., xiv)
4.to stay, wait
LXX Usage: for חָדַל, etc.; also
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
5 timesAppears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Acts
2
1 Timothy
1
Luke
1
Philippians
1
Key Passages
- 1 Timothy 4:16
- Acts 19:22
- Acts 3:5
- Luke 14:7
- Philippians 2:16
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