Greek Word Study · Strong’s G433
ἀνήκω
anēkō · “be fitting”
Used 3 times across 3 books
Definition
ἀν-ήκω
(ἀνά, ἥκω), [in LXX: Jos.23:14 (בּוֹא), 1Ki.27:8, Sir. prol.10, 1, 2 Mac6* ;]
prop., to have come up to; in later writers, impers. it is due, it is befitting: in ethical sense (MM, VGT, see word), Eph.5:4, Col.3:18; τὸ ἀνῆκον, Phm 8.†
(ἀνά, ἥκω), [in LXX: Jos.23:14 (בּוֹא), 1Ki.27:8, Sir. prol.10, 1, 2 Mac6* ;]
prop., to have come up to; in later writers, impers. it is due, it is befitting: in ethical sense (MM, VGT, see word), Eph.5:4, Col.3:18; τὸ ἀνῆκον, Phm 8.†
Where it appears
Ephesians1
Colossians1
Philemon1
In the text
Ephesians 5:4Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.Colossians 3:18Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord.Philemon 1:8Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,
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