ἥκω

hēkōVerbG2240

to come/be present

From: a primary verb;

Short Definition

to arrive, i.e. be present (literally or figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

pf. with present meaning (hence imperfect = plpf.), to have come, be present: (late pf., ἧκα, see Swete, in l; WH, App., 169),; with genitive loc.,; ἐκ; εἰς; μακρόθεν; ἐπί, with accusative. Metaphorical, of discipleship: of time and events: absol.,; with accusative of person(s).
LXX Usage: chiefly for בּוֹא

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

25 times

Appears 25 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
5
Revelation
5
John
4
Matthew
4
Hebrews
3

Key Passages

  • 1 John 5:20
  • John 2:4
  • Luke 13:29
  • Matthew 24:14
  • Revelation 18:8

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