συντηρέω
suntēreōVerbG4933
to preserve
From: from G4862 (σύν) and G5083 (τηρέω);
Short Definition
to keep closely together, i.e. (by implication) to conserve (from ruin); mentally, to remember (and obey)
Full Lexicon Entry
"perfective" of *τηρέω *(see M, Pr., 113, 116), to preserve, keep safe, keep close: with accusative of person(s); ἐν καρδίᾳ, (Arist. and later writers; cf. MM, xxiv).
LXX Usage: (שָׁמַר), Da TH A (נְטַר), and freq.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
4 timesAppears 4 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Luke
2
Matthew
1
Mark
1
Key Passages
- Luke 2:19
- Luke 5:38
- Matthew 9:17
- Mark 6:20
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