The meaning of “ἄγω”

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

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Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

ἄγω

Phoneticag'-o

Transliterationágō

Grammar Code

G:V

Greek Verb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

a primary verb be, bring (forth), carry, (let) go, keep, lead away, be open. - properly, to lead - by implication, to bring, drive, (reflexively) go, (specially) pass (time), or (figuratively) induce

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

70 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 21:2	“Saying unto them, Go into the village over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them unto me.”
Luke 19:30	“Saying, Go ye into the village over against you; in the which at your entering ye shall find a colt tied, whereon yet never man sat: loose him, and bring him hither.”
Acts 19:37	“For ye have brought hither these men, which are neither robbers of churches, nor yet blasphemers of your goddess.”
1 Corinthians 12:2	“Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were led.”
1 Thessalonians 4:14	“For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.”

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences

70x

Most Frequent Book

Acts

Book Distribution

Matthew5

Mark5

Luke14

John12

Acts26

Romans2

1 Corinthians1

Galatians1

1 Thessalonians1

2 Timothy2

Hebrews1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Greek meaning of 'ἄγω' deepen your understanding of Matthew 21:2?

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