G1872: ἐπακολουθέω
epakolouthéō · “to follow after”
Definition
to accompany
KJV translates it as: follow (after)
Extended definition
ἐπ-ακολουθέω, -ῶ
[in LXX (chiefly metaphorically) for אָחַר, הָלַךְ, etc. ;]
to follow after; in NT metaphorically; absol.: Mrk.16:20 (illustrated by use in verifying accounts; see MM, Exp., xiv; Milligan; NTD, 78); with dative of person(s), of sins, 1Ti.5:24 (cf. Ellic. and CGT, in l); τ. ἴχνεσιν, 1Pe.2:21; ἔργῳ ἀγαθῷ, 1Ti.5:10.†
(AS)
[in LXX (chiefly metaphorically) for אָחַר, הָלַךְ, etc. ;]
to follow after; in NT metaphorically; absol.: Mrk.16:20 (illustrated by use in verifying accounts; see MM, Exp., xiv; Milligan; NTD, 78); with dative of person(s), of sins, 1Ti.5:24 (cf. Ellic. and CGT, in l); τ. ἴχνεσιν, 1Pe.2:21; ἔργῳ ἀγαθῷ, 1Ti.5:10.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G1872 is translated
- accompanying ×1
- she has followed after. ×1
- they appear later. ×1
- you may follow after ×1
Bible verses with G1872 (epakolouthéō)
Epakolouthéō appears in 4 verses.
- Mark 16:20
And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.
- 1 Timothy 5:10
Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints’ feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.
- 1 Timothy 5:24
Some men’s sins are open beforehand, going before to judgment; and some men they follow after.
- 1 Peter 2:21
For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: