φεύγω

pheugōVerbG5343

to flee

From: apparently a primary verb;

Short Definition

to run away (literally or figuratively); by implication, to shun; by analogy, to vanish

Full Lexicon Entry

to flee from or away, take flight: absol.,;,; ἐπί, with accusative loc.; ἐκ; ἀπό, with genitive loc.; genitive of person(s) (as in Heb.). Metaphorical: absol. , 116); opposite to διώκειν; with genitive of person(s); άπὸ προσώπου.
LXX Usage: chiefly for נוּס, also for בָּרַח, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

30 times

Appears 30 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
7
Mark
5
Revelation
4
John
3
Luke
3

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 10:14
  • Hebrews 11:34
  • Luke 3:7
  • Matthew 26:56
  • Mark 16:8

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