The meaning of “προσέχω”
Understanding proséchō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(give) attend(-ance, -ance at, -ance to, unto), beware, be given to, give (take) heed (to unto); have regard. - (figurat...
προσέχω
(give) attend(-ance, -ance at, -ance to, unto), beware, be given to, give (take) heed (to unto); have regard. - (figuratively) to hold the mind (3563 implied) towards, i.e. pay attention to, be cautious about, apply oneself to, adhere to
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 16:6 | “Then Jesus said unto them, Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees.” Word: προσέχω (proséchō) | |
| Luke 20:46 | “Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in the synagogues, and the chief rooms at feasts;” Word: προσέχω (proséchō) | |
| Acts 8:11 | “And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries.” Word: προσέχω (proséchō) | |
| 1 Timothy 4:1 | “Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;” Word: προσέχω (proséchō) | |
| Titus 1:14 | “Not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men, that turn from the truth.” Word: προσέχω (proséchō) |