προσκαρτερέω

proskartereōVerbG4342

to continue in/with

From: from G4314 (πρός) and G2594 (καρτερέω);

Short Definition

to be earnest towards, i.e. (to a thing) to persevere, be constantly diligent, or (in a place) to attend assiduously all the exercises, or (to a person) to adhere closely to (as a servitor)

Full Lexicon Entry

to attend constantly, continue stedfastly, adhere to, wait on: ; εἰς.
LXX Usage: (חָזַק hith.), א, Da Th *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

10 times

Appears 10 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
6
Romans
2
Colossians
1
Mark
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 1:14
  • Acts 2:42
  • Acts 6:4
  • Colossians 4:2
  • Romans 12:12

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