Lexicon katadiókó: To pursue closely, to persecute Original Word: καταδιώκω Strong's Exhaustive Concordance follow after. From kata and dioko; to hunt down, i.e. Search for -- follow after. see GREEK kata see GREEK dioko NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kata and diókó Definition to pursue closely NASB Translation searched (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2614: καταδιώκωκαταδιώκω: 1 aorist κατεδιωξα; the Sept. often for רָדַף; to follow after, follow up (especially of enemies (Thucydides, et al.)); in a good sense, of those in search of anyone: τινα, Mark 1:36. (τό ἔλεος σου καταδιώξεται με, Psalm 22:6 Topical Lexicon Word Origin: From κατά (kata, meaning "down" or "against") and διώκω (diṓkō, meaning "to pursue" or "to persecute").Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of persecution or pursuit in the Hebrew Bible can be related to several Hebrew terms, such as רָדַף (radaph, Strong's Hebrew 7291), which means "to pursue" or "to chase." This term is often used in the context of enemies pursuing the Israelites or individuals seeking to harm others. Usage: The term καταδιώκω is used in the New Testament to describe the act of pursuing someone with hostile intent, often in the context of persecution. It conveys a sense of relentless pursuit and is typically used in a negative connotation. Context: The Greek verb καταδιώκω appears in the New Testament to describe the act of pursuing or persecuting someone with determination and hostility. This term is often associated with the persecution of early Christians, reflecting the intense opposition they faced from various groups. The prefix κατά (kata) intensifies the action of διώκω (diṓkō), suggesting a thorough or complete pursuit. Forms and Transliterations καταδίωκε καταδιώκει καταδιώκειν καταδιώκεις καταδιώκοντας καταδιώκοντες καταδιώκοντές καταδιωκόντων καταδιώκων καταδιώξαι καταδιώξατε καταδίωξατε καταδιώξει καταδιώξεις καταδιώξεται καταδιώξονται καταδιώξονταί καταδιώξω καταδολεσχήσει κατεδίωκεν κατεδίωκον κατεδιώξαν κατεδίωξαν κατεδίωξάν κατεδίωξας κατεδιωξεν κατεδίωξεν κατεδιώχθητε katedioxen katediōxen katedíoxen katedíōxenLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |