Strong's Lexicon théreuó: To hunt, to catch, to pursue Original Word: θηρεύω Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word θήρ (thēr), meaning "wild beast" or "animal." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of hunting or pursuing is צָדָה (tsadah), which also means to hunt or chase. Usage: The verb "théreuo" primarily means to hunt or to pursue, often in the context of seeking to capture or kill animals. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe the act of pursuing or seeking something with intent and purpose. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, hunting was a common practice, both for sustenance and sport. It was often associated with skill, bravery, and the ability to provide. The metaphorical use of hunting in the New Testament reflects the cultural understanding of pursuit and capture, applying it to spiritual or moral endeavors. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom théra Definition to hunt NASB Translation catch (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2340: θηρεύωθηρεύω: 1 aorist infinitive θηρεῦσαί; (from θήρα, as ἀγρεύω from ἄγρα (cf. Schmidt, chapter 72, 3)); from Homer down; to go a hunting, to hunt, to catch in hunting; metaphorically, to lay wait for, strive to ensnare; to catch artfully: τί ἐκ στόματος τίνος, Luke 11:54. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance catch. From thera; to hunt (an animal), i.e. (figuratively) to carp at -- catch. see GREEK thera Forms and Transliterations εθηρεύθη εθήρευσαν εθήρευσάν εθηρεύσαντο θηρευόμενα θηρευόμενοι θηρεύοντες θηρευόντων θηρευσαι θηρεύσαι θηρεύσαί θηρεῦσαί θηρεύσαισαν θηρεύσας θηρεύσει θηρεύσεις θήρευσόν θηρεύσονται θηρεύσουσιν θηριάλωτον θηρίαλωτον θηριαλώτου θηριαλώτων θηριόβρωτος thereusai thereûsaí thēreusai thēreûsaíLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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