κατα-διώκω [in LXX chiefly for רָדַף ;] "perfective" compound (M, Pr., 116), to pursue closely, follow up (a) with hostile intent (Thuc., i, 49, Gen.31:36 al.); (b) with kindly intention (Psa.23:6, 1Ki.30:22, cf. Sir.27:17): Mrk.1:36.† (AS)
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G2614 — καταδιώκω
katadiōkō · to seek · Greek