Greek Word Study · Strong’s G1872
ἐπακολουθέω
epakoloutheō · “to follow after”
Used 4 times across 3 books
Definition
ἐπ-ακολουθέω, -ῶ
[in LXX (chiefly metaphorically) for אָחַר, הָלַךְ, etc. ;]
to follow after; in NT metaphorically; absol.: Mrk.16:20 (illustrated by use in verifying accounts; see MM, Exp., xiv; Milligan; NTD, 78); with dative of person(s), of sins, 1Ti.5:24 (cf. Ellic. and CGT, in l); τ. ἴχνεσιν, 1Pe.2:21; ἔργῳ ἀγαθῷ, 1Ti.5:10.†
[in LXX (chiefly metaphorically) for אָחַר, הָלַךְ, etc. ;]
to follow after; in NT metaphorically; absol.: Mrk.16:20 (illustrated by use in verifying accounts; see MM, Exp., xiv; Milligan; NTD, 78); with dative of person(s), of sins, 1Ti.5:24 (cf. Ellic. and CGT, in l); τ. ἴχνεσιν, 1Pe.2:21; ἔργῳ ἀγαθῷ, 1Ti.5:10.†
Where it appears
Mark1
1 Timothy2
1 Peter1
In the text
Mark 16:20And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.1 Timothy 5:10Well 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 5:24Some men’s sins are open beforehand, going before to judgment; and some men they follow after.1 Peter 2:21For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:
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