Helkýō — G1670

G1670 · Greek — ἑλκύω

Pronunciation: hel-koo'-o

Definition

verb

to drag (literally or figuratively)

  1. properly
  2. metaphorically, to draw by inward power, lead, impel

Usually translated as

draw

Origin

probably akin to G138

Occurrences

Helkýō occurs 8 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: John (5), Acts (2), James (1)

Strong's Lexicon — H