διώκω (diṓkō) — Ensue

Greek word study: διώκω (diṓkō), Strong's G1377. compare the base of G1169 (δειλός) and G1249 (διάκονος)); to pursue (literally or figuratively); by implication, to persecute

GreekStrong's G1377
Quick definition
Greek word
διώκω (diṓkō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

compare the base of G1169 (δειλός) and G1249 (διάκονος)); to pursue (literally or figuratively); by implication, to persecute

Word study
Derivation: a prolonged (and causative) form of a primary verb (to flee;

KJV translation words: ensue, follow (after), given to, (suffer) persecute(-ion), press forward

Where this word appears

Strong's G1377 is tagged on 45 words in 44 verses across 15 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 5:10 and last appears in Revelation 12:13.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

do pursue ×4persecuting ×4are persecuting ×3pursuing ×3being persecuted ×2persecute you ×2persecuted ×2they persecuted ×2they may persecute ×1they may persecute you ×1will persecute ×1will pursue ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

διώκεις ×3διώκεις; ×3διώκων ×3διώξουσιν ×3ἐδίωκον ×3ἐδίωξαν ×3διωκόμενοι ×2διώκετε ×2διώκω ×2ἐδίωξα ×2

Books where it appears most

Acts ×9Matthew ×6Romans ×5Galatians ×5Luke ×3John ×31 Corinthians ×3Philippians ×3

Verses (first 25 of 44)

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Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: G1249 διάκονος (diákonos), G1375 διωγμός (diōgmós), G1376 διώκτης (diṓktēs), G1559 ἐκδιώκω (ekdiṓkō), G2614 καταδιώκω (katadiṓkō).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does diṓkō (G1377) mean?

Compare the base of g1169 (δειλός) and g1249 (διάκονος)); to pursue (literally or figuratively); by implication, to persecute.

How is G1377 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G1377 as: ensue, follow (after), given to, (suffer) persecute(-ion), press forward.

How often does διώκω (diṓkō) appear?

Strong's G1377 is tagged on 45 words in 44 verses across 15 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 5:10 and last appears in Revelation 12:13.