ἀντέχομαι
To cling to
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What does ἀντέχομαι (antéchomai) mean in the Bible?
ἀντέχομαι (antéchomai) is a Greek word meaning "to cling to". ἀντ-ὲχω (ἀντί, ἔχω), [in LXX for חָזַק hi. Elders must not treat doctrine casually; they are required to cling to the trustworthy word so they can both build up the faithful and confront error. This term runs through the canonical themes of Revelation.
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Meaning
To hold firmly to something with devoted attachment, implying active loyalty despite opposing forces.
(ἀντί, ἔχω), [in LXX for חָזַק hi., etc. ;]
Why This Word Matters
Elders must not treat doctrine casually; they are required to cling to the trustworthy word so they can both build up the faithful and confront error. Titus 1:5-9
Grammatical Forms
How mood, tense, and voice shift the force of this verb in context.
Indicative states a fact or reality 2×
Imperative command or strong request 1×
Participle verbal adjective — the action as a modifying quality 1×
Discourse Aspect
How this verb appears across 4 occurrences in the NT discourse index (MACULA Greek SBLGNT).
Aspect reflects grammatical form — not authorial emphasis. Participles and infinitives are verbal adjectives and nouns respectively.
Clause data: MACULA Greek (Clear Bible, CC BY 4.0) · SBLGNT (Logos/SBL, CC BY 4.0)
Canonical Themes
Biblical Occurrences
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