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ἐκδιώκω G1559
G1559 is the Greek word ἐκδιώκω, transliterated ekdiṓkō. The King James Version most often renders it persecuted.
What it means
to pursue out, i.e. expel or persecute implacably.
Where it comes from
from G1537 (ἐκ) and G1377 (διώκω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: persecute.
Verses using ἐκδιώκω
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
1 Thessalonians 2:15 · KJV
Who both killed the Lord Jesus, and their own prophets, and have persecuted us; and they please not God, and are contrary to all men:
Common questions
What does Strong's G1559 mean?
G1559 is the Greek word ἐκδιώκω (ekdiṓkō), meaning to pursue out, i.e. expel or persecute implacably.
How is G1559 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it persecuted (1 time).
How many times does G1559 appear in the Bible?
ἐκδιώκω (ekdiṓkō) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1559 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1537 (ἐκ) and G1377 (διώκω).
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