The meaning of “προσέρχομαι”
Understanding prosérchomai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(as soon as he) come (unto), come thereunto, consent, draw near, go (near, to, unto). - to approach, i.e. (literally) co...
προσέρχομαι
(as soon as he) come (unto), come thereunto, consent, draw near, go (near, to, unto). - to approach, i.e. (literally) come near, visit, or (figuratively) worship, assent to
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 18:21 | “Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?” Word: προσέρχομαι (prosérchomai) | |
| Mark 10:2 | “And the Pharisees came to him, and asked him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife? tempting him.” Word: προσέρχομαι (prosérchomai) | |
| Luke 10:34 | “And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.” Word: προσέρχομαι (prosérchomai) | |
| John 12:21 | “The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.” Word: προσέρχομαι (prosérchomai) | |
| Acts 18:2 | “And found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla; (because that Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome:) and came unto them.” Word: προσέρχομαι (prosérchomai) |