Parakoloutheō παρακολουθέω
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| παρακολουθέω | |
|---|---|
| Transliteration | parakoloutheō |
| Strong's number | G3877 |
| Language | Greek |
| Part of speech | verb |
| Gloss | to follow |
| Occurrences | 4 in 4 verses |
| Most frequent in | Mark (1) |
Parakoloutheō (Greek παρακολουθέω, Strong's G3877) is a Greek verb meaning “to follow”. It occurs 4 times in 4 verses of the New Testament.
Definition
παρ-ακολουθέω, -ῶ
[in LXX: 2Ma.8:11 2Mac 9:27 R* ;]
with dative, to follow closely, accompany. Metaphorical, in various senses,
(a) to result: Mrk.16:17;
(b) to follow up, trace, investigate: Luk.1:3 (so frequently in cl.);
(with) to follow as a standard of conduct: 1Ti.4:6, 2Ti.3:10. (For exx. from π., see MM, xviii.)†
(AS)
[in LXX: 2Ma.8:11 2Mac 9:27 R* ;]
with dative, to follow closely, accompany. Metaphorical, in various senses,
(a) to result: Mrk.16:17;
(b) to follow up, trace, investigate: Luk.1:3 (so frequently in cl.);
(with) to follow as a standard of conduct: 1Ti.4:6, 2Ti.3:10. (For exx. from π., see MM, xviii.)†
(AS)
From the STEPBible Brief Lexicon of Greek (based on Abbott-Smith), STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
Translated as
| KJV | shall follow (1), had (1), understanding (1), attained (1), known (1) |
|---|---|
| BSB | therefore having carefully investigated (1), you have followed (1), have observed (1) |
Verses
Every verse with Parakoloutheō, with the English words that translate it highlighted (KJV or BSB; other translations show the KJV here).
Mark
- Mark 16:17And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;And these signs will accompany those who believe: In My name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues;
Luke
- Luke 1:3It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,Therefore, having carefully investigated everything from the beginning, it seemed good also to me to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus,
1 Timothy
- 1 Timothy 4:6If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained.By pointing out these things to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of faith and sound instruction that you have followed.
2 Timothy
- 2 Timothy 3:10But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,You, however, have observed my teaching, my conduct, my purpose, my faith, my patience, my love, my perseverance,
Notes
- Definition and verse list from STEPBible's tagged Hebrew Old Testament (TAHOT) and Greek New Testament (TAGNT) and Brief Lexicons, STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
- English renderings from the public-domain KJV with Strong's numbers (eBible.org) and the Berean Standard Bible interlinear (public domain).