Strong's Lexicon katakoloutheó: To follow closely, to accompany Original Word: κατακολουθέω Word Origin: From the preposition κατά (kata, meaning "down" or "according to") and the verb ἀκολουθέω (akoloutheó, meaning "to follow"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for κατακολουθέω, the concept of following closely can be related to Hebrew terms such as רָדַף (radaph, Strong's H7291), meaning "to pursue" or "to follow after," often used in the context of pursuing righteousness or God's commandments. Usage: The verb κατακολουθέω (katakoloutheó) is used to describe the act of following closely or accompanying someone. It implies a sense of dedication and attentiveness, often used in the context of discipleship or following a leader with commitment and purpose. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of following a teacher or leader was integral to the process of learning and discipleship. Philosophers and religious leaders would gather followers who would accompany them, learning through observation and direct instruction. This cultural practice is reflected in the New Testament, where following Jesus is not merely a physical act but a commitment to His teachings and way of life. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kata and akoloutheó Definition to follow after NASB Translation followed (1), following after (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2628: κατακολουθέωκατακολουθέω, κατακολούθω; 1 aorist participle κατακολουθησας; to follow after (see κατά, III. 5): Luke 23:55; τίνι, Acts 16:17. (the Sept., Polybius, Plutarch, Josephus, others.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance follow after. From kata and akoloutheo; to accompany closely -- follow (after). see GREEK kata see GREEK akoloutheo Forms and Transliterations κατακολουθήσασα Κατακολουθησασαι Κατακολουθήσασαι κατακολουθουσα κατακολουθοῦσα κατακολουθών κατάκοποι κατάκοπόν κατεκονδύλιζεν κατηκόντισέ Katakolouthesasai Katakolouthēsasai Katakolouthḗsasai katakolouthousa katakolouthoûsaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 23:55 V-APA-NFPGRK: Κατακολουθήσασαι δὲ αἱ NAS: with Him out of Galilee followed, and saw KJV: Galilee, followed after, and beheld INT: having followed moreover the Acts 16:17 V-APA-NFS Strong's Greek 2628 |
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