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epechō G1907

ἐπέχω (epechō) means “to hold fast/out” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.

ἐπέχω Greek · G1907 5 tagged occurrences in 5 verses

Pronunciation guide: ep-ekh'-o Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.

Lexicon entries

TBESG · G1907

ἐπέχω · epechō · to hold fast/out

ἐπ-έχω [in LXX for חָדַל, etc.; also Sir.8:1 34:2, 2Ma.5:25 2Mac 9:25, al. ;] 1. to hold upon. 2. Like παρέχω (as in Hom., al.), to hold out, offer: λόγον ζωῆς, Php.2:16. 3. to hold or direct towards, Sc.νοῦν; (a) absol., to intend, purpose; (b) to observe, give attention to (see MM, Exp., xiv): before πῶς, Luk.14:7; with dative of person(s), Act.3:5, 1Ti.4:16. 4. to stay, wait: Act.19:22 (in legal phrase, MM, Exp., l.with).† (AS)

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Dodson Greek Lexicon

(a) trans: I hold forth, (b) intrans: I mark, pay attention (heed), note; I delay, stay, wait.

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How translators render G1907

Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.

BSB rendering counts
Rendering Count
as you hold forth 1
pay close attention 1
stayed 1
the man gave them his attention 1
when jesus noticed 1
KJV rendering counts
Rendering Count
but he 1
gave heed unto 1
holding forth 1
stayed 1
when he marked 1

Verses containing G1907

Page 1 of 1. 5 verses in the selected STEP text, printed below in BSB where available. Read each verse in its chapter to follow the author’s thought.

  1. Luke 14:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    When Jesus noticed how the guests chose the places of honor, He told them a parable:

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  2. Acts 3:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So the man gave them his attention, expecting to receive something from them.

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  3. Acts 19:22 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    He sent two of his helpers, Timothy and Erastus, to Macedonia, while he stayed for a time in the province of Asia.

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  4. Philippians 2:16 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    as you hold forth the word of life, in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain.

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  5. 1 Timothy 4:16 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Pay close attention to your life and to your teaching. Persevere in these things, for by so doing you will save both yourself and those who hear you.

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Sources and text

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