The meaning of “ἀντέχομαι”
Understanding antéchomai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
hold fast, hold to, support. - to hold oneself opposite to, i.e. (by implication) adhere to - by extension to care for
ἀντέχομαι
hold fast, hold to, support. - to hold oneself opposite to, i.e. (by implication) adhere to - by extension to care for
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 6:24 | “No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.” Word: ἀντέχομαι (antéchomai) | |
| Luke 16:13 | “No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.” Word: ἀντέχομαι (antéchomai) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 5:14 | “Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. ” Word: ἀντέχομαι (antéchomai) | |
| Titus 1:9 | “Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.” Word: ἀντέχομαι (antéchomai) |