The meaning of “ἐπέχω”
Understanding epéchō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
give (take) heed unto, hold forth, mark, stay. - to hold upon, i.e. (by implication) to retain - (by extension) to detai...
ἐπέχω
give (take) heed unto, hold forth, mark, stay. - to hold upon, i.e. (by implication) to retain - (by extension) to detain - (with implication, of νοῦς) to pay attention to
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 14:7 | “And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms; saying unto them,” Word: ἐπέχω (epéchō) | |
| Acts 3:5 | “And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them.” Word: ἐπέχω (epéchō) | |
| Acts 19:22 | “So he sent into Macedonia two of them that ministered unto him, Timotheus and Erastus; but he himself stayed in Asia for a season.” Word: ἐπέχω (epéchō) | |
| Philippians 2:16 | “Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.” Word: ἐπέχω (epéchō) | |
| 1 Timothy 4:16 | “Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee. ” Word: ἐπέχω (epéchō) |