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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G1907 — ἐπέχω
epechō · to hold fast/out · Greek
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Luke 14:7 · ἐπέχωνWhen Jesus noticed how the guests chose the places of honor, He told them a parable:Acts 3:5 · ἐπεῖχενSo the man gave them his attention, expecting to receive something from them.Acts 19:22 · ἐπέσχενHe sent two of his helpers, Timothy and Erastus, to Macedonia, while he stayed for a time in the province of Asia.Philippians 2:16 · ἐπέχοντες,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.1 Timothy 4:16 · ἔπεχεPay 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.