ἐπισχύω (epischýō) — To Avail Further

Greek word study: ἐπισχύω (epischýō), Strong's G2001. to avail further, i.e. (figuratively) insist stoutly

GreekStrong's G2001
Quick definition
Greek word
ἐπισχύω (epischýō)

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to avail further, i.e. (figuratively) insist stoutly

Word study
Derivation: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G2480 (ἰσχύω);

KJV translation words: be the more fierce

Where this word appears

Strong's G2001 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. The only verse is Luke 23:5.

How it is rendered in the text

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

they were insisting ×1

Forms found in the text

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

ἐπίσχυον ×1

Verses (all 1)

  • Luke 23:5 — ἐπίσχυον — they were insisting

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1909 ἐπί (epí), G2480 ἰσχύω (ischýō).

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 epischýō (G2001) mean?

To avail further, i.e. (figuratively) insist stoutly.

How is G2001 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2001 as: be the more fierce.

How often does ἐπισχύω (epischýō) appear?

Strong's G2001 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. The only verse is Luke 23:5.