G433: ἀνήκω
anḗkō · “be fitting”
Definition
to attain to, i.e. (figuratively) be proper
KJV translates it as: convenient, be fit
Extended definition
ἀν-ήκω
(ἀνά, ἥκω), [in LXX: Jos.23:14 (בּוֹא), 1Ki.27:8, Sir. prol.10, 1, 2 Mac6* ;]
prop., to have come up to; in later writers, impers. it is due, it is befitting: in ethical sense (MM, VGT, see word), Eph.5:4, Col.3:18; τὸ ἀνῆκον, Phm 8.†
(AS)
(ἀνά, ἥκω), [in LXX: Jos.23:14 (בּוֹא), 1Ki.27:8, Sir. prol.10, 1, 2 Mac6* ;]
prop., to have come up to; in later writers, impers. it is due, it is befitting: in ethical sense (MM, VGT, see word), Eph.5:4, Col.3:18; τὸ ἀνῆκον, Phm 8.†
(AS)
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How G433 is translated
- were fit ×1
- was fitting ×1
- befitting ×1
Bible verses with G433 (anḗkō)
Anḗkō appears in 3 verses.
- Ephesians 5:4
Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.
- Colossians 3:18
Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord.
- Philemon 1:8
Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,