ἔρχομαι

erchomaiVerbG2064

to come/go

From: middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (middle voice) , or (active) , which do not otherwise occur);

Short Definition

to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to come
aof persons, either as arriving or returning from elsewhere
bof time
23.ἦλθεν, ἐλήλυθε ἡ ὥρα
withof things and events
2.to go
Synonyms
πορεύομαι, *χωρέω *(v, Thayer, ἔρξομαι).
LXX Usage: very frequently for בּוֹא, also for הלךְ ni., אתה, etc., 34 words in all

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

603 times

Appears 603 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

John
142
Matthew
113
Luke
97
Mark
82
Acts
51

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 11:26
  • Hebrews 8:8
  • John 6:44
  • Luke 9:56
  • Mark 1:40

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