συνέχω
sunechōVerbG4912
to hold/oppress
From: from G4862 (σύν) and G2192 (ἔχω);
Short Definition
to hold together, i.e. to compress (the ears, with a crowd or siege) or arrest (a prisoner); figuratively, to compel, perplex, afflict, preoccupy
Full Lexicon Entry
1.to hold together (τ. συνέχον πάντα
2.to hold fast
aof a prisoner, to hold in charge (Luc.; cf. exx. in Deiss., BS, 160; MM, xxiv)
bto constrain
LXX Usage: for עָצָר, חָבַר, etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
12 timesAppears 12 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Luke
6
Acts
3
2 Corinthians
1
Matthew
1
Philippians
1
Key Passages
- 2 Corinthians 5:14
- Acts 28:8
- Luke 12:50
- Luke 22:63
- Luke 8:37
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