Word Study

The meaning of ἔρχομαι

Understanding érchomai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance

ἔρχομαι

Phoneticer'-khom-ahee
Transliterationérchomai
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

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)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

600 total references
ReferenceText
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?

Acts 18:1

After these things Paul departed from Athens, and came to Corinth;

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.

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:

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.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
600x
Most Frequent Book
John
Book Distribution
Matthew113
Mark80
Luke96
John141
Acts52
Romans10
1 Corinthians15
2 Corinthians16
Galatians7
Ephesians2
Philippians3
Colossians2
1 Thessalonians4
2 Thessalonians2
1 Timothy4
2 Timothy4
Titus1
Hebrews5
2 Peter1
1 John4
2 John3
3 John2
Jude1
Revelation32

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Greek meaning of 'ἔρχομαι' deepen your understanding of Matthew 16:13?