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ἐπακολουθέω G1872
G1872 is the Greek word ἐπακολουθέω, transliterated epakolouthéō. The King James Version most often renders it following.
What it means
to accompany.
Where it comes from
from G1909 (ἐπί) and G190 (ἀκολουθέω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: follow (after).
Verses using ἐπακολουθέω
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Mark 16:20 · KJV
And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.
1 Timothy 5:10 · KJV
Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints’ feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.
1 Timothy 5:24 · KJV
Some men’s sins are open beforehand, going before to judgment; and some men they follow after.
1 Peter 2:21 · KJV
For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:
Common questions
What does Strong's G1872 mean?
G1872 is the Greek word ἐπακολουθέω (epakolouthéō), meaning to accompany.
How is G1872 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it following (1 time), diligently followed (1 time), men they follow after (1 time), should follow (1 time).
How many times does G1872 appear in the Bible?
ἐπακολουθέω (epakolouthéō) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1872 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G190 (ἀκολουθέω).
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