στέγω

stegōVerbG4722

to endure

From: from G4721 (στέγη);

Short Definition

to roof over, i.e. (figuratively) to cover with silence (endure patiently)

Full Lexicon Entry

1.prop., to cover closely, to protect by covering, esp. to keep water in or out (Soph., Plat.).
2.to cover, keep secret, conceal (Sir, l.with, Polyb.)
3.By covering to ward of, bear up under, endure (for exx., see, Lft., Notes, 40; M, Th., 36)
LXX Usage: *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

4 times

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

1 Corinthians
2
1 Thessalonians
2

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 13:7
  • 1 Corinthians 9:12
  • 1 Thessalonians 3:1
  • 1 Thessalonians 3:5

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