To cause to continue, to retain, to keep

G5083
Greek
UBS
τηρέω
tēréōtay-reh'-o
Verb

Definition

to cause a state to continue

Semantic Domains

Be
Become
Exist
Happen
Control
Rule
Guide
Discipline
Follow

Etymology

from (a watch;

KJV Translations

hold fast, keep(- er), (pre-, re-)serve, watch

Occurrences68
Frequency Rank#262

Verse Usage

This word appears 68 times in the Bible. Verse examples coming soon.