Strong’s
G1907Verb5 times in the New Testament (critical text)Where it occurs
Translated as
In the text
- Luke 14:7ἐπέχων
When Jesus noticed how the guests chose the places of honor, He told them a parable:
- Acts 3:5ἐπεῖχεν
So the man gave them his attention, expecting to receive something from them.
- Philippians 2:16ἐπέχοντες
as you hold forth the word of life, in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain.
- 1 Timothy 4:16ἔπεχε
Pay close attention to your life and to your teaching. Persevere in these things, for by so doing you will save both yourself and those who hear you.
Abbott-Smith
ἐπ-έχω
[in LXX for חָדַל, etc.; also Sir.8:1 34:2, 2Ma.5:25 2Mac 9:25, al. ;]
[in LXX for חָדַל, etc.; also Sir.8:1 34:2, 2Ma.5:25 2Mac 9:25, al. ;]
1. to hold upon.
2. Like παρέχω (as in Hom., al.), to hold out, offer: λόγον ζωῆς, Php.2:16.
3. to hold or direct towards, Sc.νοῦν;
(a) absol., to intend, purpose;
Sources: Abbott-Smith’s Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922, public domain) and glosses from STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0); STEPBible TAGNT (Greek New Testament, CC BY 4.0); the Berean Standard Bible (public domain). Reformatted by Word Study, wording unchanged. All sources and licenses.