G2001: ἐπισχύω
epischýō · “to insist”
Definition
to avail further, i.e. (figuratively) insist stoutly
KJV translates it as: be the more fierce
Extended definition
ἐπ-ισχύω
[in LXX: Sir.29:1, 1Ma.6:6 * ;]
1. to make stronger (Sir, l.with).
2. to grow stronger; metaphorically, be more urgent: Luk.23:5.†
(AS)
[in LXX: Sir.29:1, 1Ma.6:6 * ;]
1. to make stronger (Sir, l.with).
2. to grow stronger; metaphorically, be more urgent: Luk.23:5.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G2001 is translated
- they were insisting ×1
Bible verses with G2001 (epischýō)
Epischýō appears in 1 verse.
- Luke 23:5
And they were the more fierce, saying, He stirreth up the people, teaching throughout all Jewry, beginning from Galilee to this place.