ἀντέχομαι (antéchomai) — Hold Fast
Greek word study: ἀντέχομαι (antéchomai), Strong's G472. to hold oneself opposite to, i.e. (by implication) adhere to; by extension to care for
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to hold oneself opposite to, i.e. (by implication) adhere to; by extension to care for
KJV translation words: hold fast, hold to, support
Strong's G472 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 Matthew 6:24 and last appears in Titus 1:9.
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Verses (all 4)
- Matthew 6:24 — ἀνθέξεται — he will be devoted
- Luke 16:13 — ἀνθέξεται — he will be devoted
- 1 Thessalonians 5:14 — ἀντέχεσθε — do help
- Titus 1:9 — ἀντεχόμενον — holding
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Named in this entry's derivation: G473 ἀντί (antí), G2192 ἔχω (échō).
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What does antéchomai (G472) mean?
To hold oneself opposite to, i.e. (by implication) adhere to; by extension to care for.
How is G472 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G472 as: hold fast, hold to, support.
How often does ἀντέχομαι (antéchomai) appear?
Strong's G472 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 Matthew 6:24 and last appears in Titus 1:9.
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