Greek Word Study · Strong’s G472
ἀντέχω
antechō · “to cling to”
Used 4 times across 4 books
Definition
ἀντ-ὲχω
(ἀντί, ἔχω), [in LXX for חָזַק hi., etc. ;]
1. trans., to hold against.
2. Intrans., to withstand. Mid. 1. in cl., to hold out against.
3. (cf. MM, VGT, see word), to hold firmly to, cleave to: with genitive (see Bl., § 36, 2), Mat.6:24, Luk.16:13, 1Th.5:14 (see M, Th., in l), Tit.1:9.†
(ἀντί, ἔχω), [in LXX for חָזַק hi., etc. ;]
1. trans., to hold against.
2. Intrans., to withstand. Mid. 1. in cl., to hold out against.
3. (cf. MM, VGT, see word), to hold firmly to, cleave to: with genitive (see Bl., § 36, 2), Mat.6:24, Luk.16:13, 1Th.5:14 (see M, Th., in l), Tit.1:9.†
Where it appears
Matthew1
Luke1
1 Thessalonians1
Titus1
In the text
Matthew 6:24No 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 16:13No 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 5:14Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.Titus 1:9Holding 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.
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