ἀντ-ὲχω (ἀντί, ἔχω), [in LXX for חָזַק hi., etc. ;] 1. trans., to hold against. 2. Intrans., to withstand. Mid. 1. in cl., to hold out against. 3. (cf. MM, VGT, see word), to hold firmly to, cleave to: with genitive (see Bl., § 36, 2), Mat.6:24, Luk.16:13, 1Th.5:14 (see M, Th., in l), Tit.1:9.† (AS)
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antechō · to cling to · Greek
4 tagged verse occurrences
Matthew 6:24 · ἀνθέξεταιNo one can serve two masters: Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.Luke 16:13 · ἀνθέξεταιNo servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.”1 Thessalonians 5:14 · ἀντέχεσθεAnd we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.Titus 1:9 · ἀντεχόμενονHe must hold firmly to the faithful word as it was taught, so that he can encourage others by sound teaching and refute those who contradict it.