κατευθύνω

kateuthunōVerbG2720

to guide

From: from G2596 (κατά) and G2116 (εὐθύνω);

Short Definition

to straighten fully, i.e. (figuratively) direct

Full Lexicon Entry

to make or keep straight, direct, guide: metaphorically, ὁδόν; πόδας εἰς ὁδὸν εἰρήνης; καρδίας εἰς ἀγάπην.
LXX Usage: for כּוּן ni., hi., etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Thessalonians
1
2 Thessalonians
1
Luke
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Thessalonians 3:11
  • 2 Thessalonians 3:5
  • Luke 1:79

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