Greek Word Study
The meaning of “εἴκω”
Understanding eíkō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
apparently a primary verb (perhaps akin to εἴκω through the idea of faintness as a copy) be like. - to resemble
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
εἴκω
Phonetici'-ko
Transliterationeíkō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
apparently a primary verb (perhaps akin to εἴκω through the idea of faintness as a copy) be like. - to resemble
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| James 1:6 | “But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.” Word: εἴκω (eíkō) | |
| James 1:23 | “For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass:” Word: εἴκω (eíkō) |