παρακολουθέω

parakoloutheōVerbG3877

to follow

From: from G3844 (παρά) and G190 (ἀκολουθέω);

Short Definition

to follow near, i.e. (figuratively) attend (as a result), trace out, conform to

Full Lexicon Entry

with dative, to follow closely, accompany. Metaphorical, in various senses, (a) to result: (b) to follow up, trace, investigate: (so frequently in cl.); (with) to follow as a standard of conduct. (For exx. from π., see MM, xviii.)
LXX Usage: R*

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

4 times

Appears 4 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Timothy
1
2 Timothy
1
Luke
1
Mark
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Timothy 4:6
  • 2 Timothy 3:10
  • Luke 1:3
  • Mark 16:17

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