Strong's Dictionary Number: [1377]
1377
1 Original Word: διώκω
2 Word Origin: a prolonged (and causative) form of a primary verb dio (to flee; cf the base of (1169) and (1249))
3 Transliterated Word: dioko
4 TDNT/TWOT Entry: 2:229,177
5 Phonetic Spelling: dee-o'-ko
6 Part of Speech: Verb
7 Strong's Definition: a prolonged (and causative) form of a primary verb dio (to flee; compare the base of [1169]1169 and [1249);]1249); to pursue (literally or figuratively); by implication, to persecute:--ensue, follow (after), given to, (suffer) persecute(-ion), press forward.
8 Definition: - to make to run or flee, put to flight, drive away
- to run swiftly in order to catch a person or thing, to run after
- to press on: figuratively of one who in a race runs swiftly to reach the goal
- to pursue (in a hostile manner)
- in any way whatever to harass, trouble, molest one
- to persecute
- to be mistreated, suffer persecution on account of something
- without the idea of hostility, to run after, follow after: someone
- metaph., to pursue
- to seek after eagerly, earnestly endeavour to acquire
9 English: ensue, follow (after), given to, (suff..
0 Usage: ensue, follow (after), given to, (suffer) persecute(-ion), press forward
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