Strong's Greek Concordance

G472: ἀντέχομαι

antéchomai · “to cling to”

Definition

to hold oneself opposite to, i.e. (by implication) adhere to; by extension to care for

KJV translates it as: hold fast, hold to, support

Word origin: from G473 (ἀντί) and the middle voice of G2192 (ἔχω);

Extended definition

ἀντ-ὲχω
(ἀντί, ἔχω), [in LXX for חָזַק hi., etc. ;]
1. trans., to hold against.
2. Intrans., to withstand. Mid. 1. in cl., to hold out against.
3. (cf. MM, VGT, see word), to hold firmly to, cleave to: with genitive (see Bl., § 36, 2), Mat.6:24, Luk.16:13, 1Th.5:14 (see M, Th., in l), Tit.1:9.†
(AS)

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How G472 is translated

  • he will be devoted ×2
  • do help ×1
  • holding ×1

Bible verses with G472 (antéchomai)

Antéchomai appears in 4 verses.

  • Matthew 6:24

    No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

  • Luke 16:13

    No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

  • 1 Thessalonians 5:14

    Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.

  • Titus 1:9

    Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.