The meaning of “διώκω”
Understanding diṓkō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a prolonged (and causative) form of a primary verb (to flee ensue, follow (after), given to, (suffer) persecute(-ion), p...
διώκω
a prolonged (and causative) form of a primary verb (to flee ensue, follow (after), given to, (suffer) persecute(-ion), press forward. - compare the base of δειλός and διάκονος) - to pursue (literally or figuratively) - by implication, to persecute
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 5:44 | “But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;” Word: διώκω (diṓkō) | |
| Acts 22:7 | “And I fell unto the ground, and heard a voice saying unto me, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?” Word: διώκω (diṓkō) | |
| 2 Corinthians 4:9 | “Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;” Word: διώκω (diṓkō) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 5:15 | “See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. ” Word: διώκω (diṓkō) | |
| Hebrews 12:14 | “Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:” Word: διώκω (diṓkō) |