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 times

Appears 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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