προσέχω

prosechōVerbG4337

to watch out

From: from G4314 (πρός) and G2192 (ἔχω);

Short Definition

(figuratively) to hold the mind (3563 implied) towards, i.e. pay attention to, be cautious about, apply oneself to, adhere to

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to turn to, bring to (frequently ναῦν, expressed or understood, to bring to port, land; Hdt.).
2.νοῦν, before dative, to turn one's mind to, attend to; in Xen. and later writers with *νοῦν *omitted (El., § 53, 1; 81, 1)
3.to attach or devote oneself to
LXX Usage: for קָשַׁב hi., שָׁמַר ni., etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

24 times

Appears 24 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
6
Matthew
6
1 Timothy
4
Luke
4
Hebrews
2

Key Passages

  • 1 Timothy 1:4
  • 2 Peter 1:19
  • Acts 8:6
  • Hebrews 7:13
  • Luke 21:34

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