Greek Word Study

The meaning of “ἀνέχομαι”

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

Definition

middle voice from ἀνά and ἔχω bear with, endure, forbear, suffer. - to hold oneself up against, i.e. (figuratively) put ...

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Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

ἀνέχομαι

Phonetican-ekh'-om-ahee

Transliterationanéchomai

Grammar Code

G:V

Greek Verb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

middle voice from ἀνά and ἔχω bear with, endure, forbear, suffer. - to hold oneself up against, i.e. (figuratively) put up with

Scripture References

14 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 17:17	“Then Jesus answered and said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him hither to me.” Word: ἀνέχομαι (anéchomai)
Luke 9:41	“And Jesus answering said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and suffer you? Bring thy son hither.” Word: ἀνέχομαι (anéchomai)
1 Corinthians 4:12	“And labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it:” Word: ἀνέχομαι (anéchomai)
Ephesians 4:2	“With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;” Word: ἀνέχομαι (anéchomai)
2 Thessalonians 1:4	“So that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that ye endure:” Word: ἀνέχομαι (anéchomai)