G1377

διώκω

diṓkō

/dee-o'-ko/

Definition

compare the base of G1169 and G1249); to pursue (literally or figuratively); by implication, to persecute

Derivation

a prolonged (and causative) form of a primary verb (to flee;

KJV usage

ensue, follow (after), given to, (suffer) persecute(-ion), press forward.