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τρέχω G5143

G5143 is the Greek word τρέχω, transliterated tréchō. The King James Version most often renders it run.

Word: τρέχωTransliteration: tréchōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 17 verses

What it means

compare G2359 (θρίξ)); which uses (the base of G1408 (δρόμος)) as alternate in certain tenses; to run or walk hastily (literally or figuratively).

Where it comes from

apparently a primary verb (properly, .

How the King James Version translates it

Across 21 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

run 9×ran 6×runneth 2×should run 1×have 1×free course 1×running 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: have course, run.

Verses using τρέχω

All 17 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 27:48 · KJV

And straightway one of them ran, and took a spunge, and filled it with vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink.

Matthew 28:8 · KJV

And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.

Mark 5:6 · KJV

But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped him,

Mark 15:36 · KJV

And one ran and filled a spunge full of vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink, saying, Let alone; let us see whether Elias will come to take him down.

Luke 15:20 · KJV

And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.

Luke 24:12 · KJV

Then arose Peter, and ran unto the sepulchre; and stooping down, he beheld the linen clothes laid by themselves, and departed, wondering in himself at that which was come to pass.

John 20:2 · KJV

Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and saith unto them, They have taken away the LORD out of the sepulchre, and we know not where they have laid him.

John 20:4 · KJV

So they ran both together: and the other disciple did outrun Peter, and came first to the sepulchre.

Romans 9:16 · KJV

So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.

1 Corinthians 9:24 · KJV

Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.

1 Corinthians 9:26 · KJV

I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air:

Galatians 2:2 · KJV

And I went up by revelation, and communicated unto them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to them which were of reputation, lest by any means I should run, or had run, in vain.

Galatians 5:7 · KJV

Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth?

Philippians 2:16 · KJV

Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.

2 Thessalonians 3:1 · KJV

Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you:

Hebrews 12:1 · KJV

Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

Revelation 9:9 · KJV

And they had breastplates, as it were breastplates of iron; and the sound of their wings was as the sound of chariots of many horses running to battle.

Common questions

What does Strong's G5143 mean?

G5143 is the Greek word τρέχω (tréchō), meaning compare G2359 (θρίξ)); which uses (the base of G1408 (δρόμος)) as alternate in certain tenses; to run or walk hastily (literally or figuratively).

How is G5143 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it run (9 times), ran (6 times), runneth (2 times), should run (1 time), have (1 time), among others.

How many times does G5143 appear in the Bible?

τρέχω (tréchō) is tagged in 17 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G5143 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: apparently a primary verb (properly, .

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