To run after, to chase after, to pursue

G1377
Greek
UBS
διώκω
diṓkōdee-o'-ko
Verb

Definition

to follow with haste, and presumably with intensity of effort, in order to catch up with, for friendly or hostile purpose

Semantic Domains

Linear Movement
Hostility
Strife
Aspect
Relations

Etymology

a prolonged (and causative) form of a primary verb (to flee;

KJV Translations

ensue, follow (after), given to, (suffer) persecute(-ion), press forward

Occurrences43
Frequency Rank#375

Verse Usage

This word appears 43 times in the Bible. Verse examples coming soon.