διώκω
diōkō
Modern Summary of Abbott-Smith’s Lexicon (1922)
The Greek word *διώκω* (diōkō) primarily means to pursue or chase after something or someone. It can refer to following someone without hostility, pursuing with hostile intent (as in persecution), or metaphorically seeking something eagerly, such as peace, love, or righteousness. The word is used both in literal contexts of pursuit and in figurative contexts of striving for goals or ideals.
to pursue; to follow after, to press toward
The Greek word diōkō means "to pursue; to follow after, to press toward," encompassing related ideas including ensue, follow, given to, persecute.
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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