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 timesAppears 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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