The meaning of “ἔρχομαι”
Understanding érchomai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (m...
ἔρχομαι
middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (middle voice) , or (active) , which do not otherwise occur) accompany, appear, bring, come, enter, fall out, go, grow, X light, X next, pass, resort, be set. - to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 16:13 | “When Jesus came into the coasts of Cesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?” Word: ἔρχομαι (érchomai) | |
| Acts 18:1 | “After these things Paul departed from Athens, and came to Corinth;” Word: ἔρχομαι (érchomai) | |
| Galatians 3:19 | “Wherefore then serveth the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come to whom the promise was made; and it was ordained by angels in the hand of a mediator.” Word: ἔρχομαι (érchomai) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 3:6 | “But now when Timotheus came from you unto us, and brought us good tidings of your faith and charity, and that ye have good remembrance of us always, desiring greatly to see us, as we also to see you:” Word: ἔρχομαι (érchomai) | |
| Titus 3:12 | “When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter.” Word: ἔρχομαι (érchomai) |