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 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
1

Key Passages

  • Luke 23:5

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