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G1377 · διώκω

diṓkō

Primary-Source Attested

Strong’s definition

compare the base of G1169 (δειλός) and G1249 (διάκονος)); to pursue (literally or figuratively); by implication, to persecute

KJV gloss list in the source

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

Derivation recorded by Strong

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

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