ἐπισχύω
epischuōVerbG2001
to insist
From: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G2480 (ἰσχύω);
Short Definition
to avail further, i.e. (figuratively) insist stoutly
Full Lexicon Entry
1.to make stronger (Sir, l.with).
2.to grow stronger; metaphorically, be more urgent
LXX Usage: *
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
1 timeAppears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:
Luke
1
Key Passages
- Luke 23:5
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