ἐπιμελέομαι (epimeléomai) — Take Care of

Greek word study: ἐπιμελέομαι (epimeléomai), Strong's G1959. to care for (physically or otherwise)

GreekStrong's G1959
Quick definition
Greek word
ἐπιμελέομαι (epimeléomai)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to care for (physically or otherwise)

Word study
Derivation: middle voice from G1909 (ἐπί) and the same as G3199 (μέλω);

KJV translation words: take care of

Where this word appears

Strong's G1959 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 10:34 and last appears in 1 Timothy 3:5.

How it is rendered in the text

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

do take care ×1took care ×1will he care for ×1

Forms found in the text

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

ἐπεμελήθη ×1ἐπιμελήθητι ×1ἐπιμελήσεται; ×1

Books where it appears most

Luke ×21 Timothy ×1

Verses (all 3)

  • Luke 10:34 — ἐπεμελήθη — took care
  • Luke 10:35 — ἐπιμελήθητι — do take care
  • 1 Timothy 3:5 — ἐπιμελήσεται; — will he care for

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1909 ἐπί (epí), G3199 μέλω (mélō).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G1958 ἐπιμέλεια (epiméleia), G1960 ἐπιμελῶς (epimelōs).

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 epimeléomai (G1959) mean?

To care for (physically or otherwise).

How is G1959 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G1959 as: take care of.

How often does ἐπιμελέομαι (epimeléomai) appear?

Strong's G1959 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 10:34 and last appears in 1 Timothy 3:5.