πολιτεύω

politeuōVerbG4176

be a citizen

From: middle voice of a derivative of G4177 (πολίτης);

Short Definition

to behave as a citizen (figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

to be a citizen, live as a citizen: metaphorically, of conduct as based on heavenly citizenship.
LXX Usage: 4 *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
1
Philippians
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 23:1
  • Philippians 1:27

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