Strong's Greek Concordance

G1811: ἐξακολουθέω

exakolouthéō · “to follow”

Definition

to follow out, i.e. (figuratively) to imitate, obey, yield to

KJV translates it as: follow

Word origin: from G1537 (ἐκ) and G190 (ἀκολουθέω);

Extended definition

ἐξ-ακολουθέω, -ῶ
[in LXX Amo.2:4, Jer.2:2 (אַחַר הָלַךְ), Isa.56:11 (פָּנָה), Job.31:9 (פָּתָה ni.), Sir.5:2, Dan LXX TH Dan.3:1-30 :(41) * ;]
to follow, follow up (in various senses): metaphorically, 2Pe.1:16 2:2 2:15 †
(AS)

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How G1811 is translated

  • having followed ×2
  • will follow after ×1

Bible verses with G1811 (exakolouthéō)

Exakolouthéō appears in 3 verses.

  • 2 Peter 1:16

    For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.

  • 2 Peter 2:2

    And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of.

  • 2 Peter 2:15

    Which have forsaken the right way, and are gone astray, following the way of Balaam the son of Bosor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness;