The meaning of “ἀνήκω”

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

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Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

ἀνήκω

Phonetican-ay'-ko

Transliterationanḗkō

Grammar Code

G:V

Greek Verb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

convenient, be fit. - to attain to, i.e. (figuratively) be proper

Scripture References

3 total references

Reference	Text
Ephesians 5:4	“Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.”
Colossians 3:18	“Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord.”
Philemon 1:8	“Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,”

Total Occurrences

Most Frequent Book

Ephesians

Book Distribution

Ephesians1

Colossians1

Philemon1

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