παρακολουθέω (parakolouthéō) — Attain

Greek word study: παρακολουθέω (parakolouthéō), Strong's G3877. to follow near, i.e. (figuratively) attend (as a result), trace out, conform to

GreekStrong's G3877
Quick definition
Greek word
παρακολουθέω (parakolouthéō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to follow near, i.e. (figuratively) attend (as a result), trace out, conform to

Word study
Derivation: from G3844 (παρά) and G190 (ἀκολουθέω);

KJV translation words: attain, follow, fully know, have understanding

Where this word appears

Strong's G3877 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 16:17 and last appears in 2 Timothy 3:10.

How it is rendered in the text

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

closely followed ×1having been acquainted ×1will accompany ×1you have closely followed ×1

Forms found in the text

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

παρακολουθήσει ×1παρηκολουθηκότι ×1παρηκολούθηκας ×1παρηκολούθησάς ×1

Books where it appears most

Mark ×1Luke ×11 Timothy ×12 Timothy ×1

Verses (all 4)

  • Mark 16:17 — παρακολουθήσει — will accompany
  • Luke 1:3 — παρηκολουθηκότι — having been acquainted
  • 1 Timothy 4:6 — παρηκολούθηκας — you have closely followed
  • 2 Timothy 3:10 — παρηκολούθησάς — closely followed

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G3844 παρά (pará), G190 ἀκολουθέω (akolouthéō).

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 parakolouthéō (G3877) mean?

To follow near, i.e. (figuratively) attend (as a result), trace out, conform to.

How is G3877 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G3877 as: attain, follow, fully know, have understanding.

How often does παρακολουθέω (parakolouthéō) appear?

Strong's G3877 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 16:17 and last appears in 2 Timothy 3:10.