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G1125

γράφω

gráphō [graf'-o] Verb
Core meaningto write

Lexical Definition

Strong's Greek G1125

to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe

KJV usage: :--describe, write(-ing, -ten).
Etymology: a primary verb;
Thayer's Greek Lexicon

to engrave, write, according to the ancient method of writing on plates of metal, waxes tables, etc., Jn. 8:6, 8; to write on parchment, paper, etc., generally, Mt. 27:37, et al.; to write letters to another, Acts 23:25; 2 Cor. 2:9; 13:10, et al.; to describe in writing, Jn. 1:46; Rom. 10:5; to inscribe in a catalogue, etc., Lk. 10:20; Rev. 13:8; 17:8, et al.; to write a law, command, or enact in writing, Mk. 10:5; 12:19; Lk. 2:23, et al.

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