The meaning of “ὁδηγέω”
Understanding hodēgéō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
guide, lead. - to show the way (literally or figuratively (teach))
ὁδηγέω
guide, lead. - to show the way (literally or figuratively (teach))
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 15:14 | “Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.” Word: ὁδηγέω (hodēgéō) | |
| Luke 6:39 | “And he spake a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch?” Word: ὁδηγέω (hodēgéō) | |
| John 16:13 | “Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.” Word: ὁδηγέω (hodēgéō) | |
| Acts 8:31 | “And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him.” Word: ὁδηγέω (hodēgéō) | |
| Revelation 7:17 | “For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes. ” Word: ὁδηγέω (hodēgéō) |