Greek word study
διώκω G1377
- Transliteration
- diṓkō
- KJV glosses
- ensue, follow (after), given to, (suffer) persecute(-ion), press forward
Lexical summary
compare the base of G1169 (δειλός) and G1249 (διάκονος))
to pursue (literally or figuratively)
by implication, to persecute
Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance
compare the base of G1169 (δειλός) and G1249 (διάκονος))
to pursue (literally or figuratively)
by implication, to persecute
A word’s possible definitions do not determine its meaning in every passage. Meaning is established by grammar, syntax, literary context, and usage.
Source: Strong’s Hebrew and Greek Lexicon. Data source information