The meaning of “ἄγω”
Understanding ágō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a primary verb be, bring (forth), carry, (let) go, keep, lead away, be open. - properly, to lead - by implication, to br...
ἄγω
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
Occurrences in the Bible
| 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.” Word: ἄγω (ágō) | |
| 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.” Word: ἄγω (ágō) | |
| Acts 19:37 | “For ye have brought hither these men, which are neither robbers of churches, nor yet blasphemers of your goddess.” Word: ἄγω (ágō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 12:2 | “Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were led.” Word: ἄγω (ágō) | |
| 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.” Word: ἄγω (ágō) |