G1377 διώκω (diṓkō) — to pursue

Lexical Definition

Strong's Greek G1377

compare the base of and ); to pursue (literally or figuratively); by implication, to persecute

KJV usage: :--ensue, follow (after), given to, (suffer) persecute(-ion), press forward.

Etymology: a prolonged (and causative) form of a primary verb (to flee;

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

to put in rapid motion; to pursue; to follow, pursue the direction of, Lk. 17:23; to follow eagerly, endeavor earnestly to acquire, Rom. 9:30, 31; 12:13; to press forwards, Phil. 3:12, 14; to pursue with malignity, persecute, Mt. 5:10, 11, 12, 44

Key Appearances in the New Testament

Matthew 5:10 Matthew 5:11 Matthew 5:12 Matthew 5:44 Matthew 10:23 Matthew 23:34 Luke 11:49 Luke 17:23 Luke 21:12 John 5:16 John 15:20 Acts 7:52 Acts 9:4 Acts 9:5 Acts 22:4 + 29 more →

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