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ἀντέχομαι G472

G472 is the Greek word ἀντέχομαι, transliterated antéchomai. The King James Version most often renders it hold.

Word: ἀντέχομαιTransliteration: antéchomaiLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 4 verses

What it means

to hold oneself opposite to, i.e. (by implication) adhere to; by extension to care for.

Where it comes from

from G473 (ἀντί) and the middle voice of G2192 (ἔχω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

hold 2×support 1×holding fast 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: hold fast, hold to, support.

Verses using ἀντέχομαι

All 4 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 6:24 · KJV

No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

Luke 16:13 · KJV

No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

1 Thessalonians 5:14 · KJV

Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.

Titus 1:9 · KJV

Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.

Common questions

What does Strong's G472 mean?

G472 is the Greek word ἀντέχομαι (antéchomai), meaning to hold oneself opposite to, i.e. (by implication) adhere to; by extension to care for.

How is G472 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it hold (2 times), support (1 time), holding fast (1 time).

How many times does G472 appear in the Bible?

ἀντέχομαι (antéchomai) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G472 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G473 (ἀντί) and the middle voice of G2192 (ἔχω).

Nearby entries

G469 · ἀνταπόδοσις — requital (properly, the act)G470 · ἀνταποκρίνομαι — to contradict or dispute G471 · ἀντέπω — to refute or deny G473 · ἀντί — opposite, i.e. instead or because of…G474 · ἀντιβάλλω — to bandy G475 · ἀντιδιατίθεμαι — to set oneself opposite, i.e. be disputatious

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