The meaning of “ἥκω”
Understanding hḗkō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a primary verb come. - to arrive, i.e. be present (literally or figuratively)
ἥκω
a primary verb come. - to arrive, i.e. be present (literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 24:14 | “And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.” Word: ἥκω (hḗkō) | |
| Luke 13:35 | “Behold, your house is left unto you desolate: and verily I say unto you, Ye shall not see me, until the time come when ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord. ” Word: ἥκω (hḗkō) | |
| Acts 28:23 | “And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into his lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of the law of Moses, and out of the prophets, from morning till evening.” Word: ἥκω (hḗkō) | |
| Hebrews 10:9 | “Then said he, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He taketh away the first, that he may establish the second.” Word: ἥκω (hḗkō) | |
| 1 John 5:20 | “And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.” Word: ἥκω (hḗkō) |