καταδιώκω

katadiōkōVerbG2614

to seek

From: from G2596 (κατά) and G1377 (διώκω);

Short Definition

to hunt down, i.e. search for

Full Lexicon Entry

"perfective" compound, to pursue closely, follow up (a) with hostile intent (Thuc., i, 49); (b) with kindly intention (, cf. ).
LXX Usage: chiefly for רָדַף

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

1 time

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

Mark
1

Key Passages

  • Mark 1:36

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