Lexical Definition
Strong's Greek G1907
to hold upon, i.e. (by implication) to retain; (by extension) to detain; (with implication, of ) to pay attention to
KJV usage: :--give (take) heed unto, hold forth, mark, stay.
Etymology: from and ;
Thayer's Greek Lexicon
trans. to hold out, present, exhibit, display, Phil. 2:16; intrans. to observe, take heed to, attend to, Lk. 14:7; Acts 3:5; 1 Tim. 4:16; to stay, delay, Acts 19:22*
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