Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἐξακολουθέω”
Understanding exakolouthéō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
follow. - to follow out, i.e. (figuratively) to imitate, obey, yield to
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἐξακολουθέω
Phoneticex-ak-ol-oo-theh'-o
Transliterationexakolouthéō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
follow. - to follow out, i.e. (figuratively) to imitate, obey, yield to
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Peter 1:16 | “For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.” Word: ἐξακολουθέω (exakolouthéō) | |
| 2 Peter 2:2 | “And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of.” Word: ἐξακολουθέω (exakolouthéō) | |
| 2 Peter 2:15 | “Which have forsaken the right way, and are gone astray, following the way of Balaam the son of Bosor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness;” Word: ἐξακολουθέω (exakolouthéō) |