Anḗkō — G433

Definition

verb

to attain to, i.e. (figuratively) be proper

1. impersonally, ὡς ἀνῆκε as was fitting, namely, ever since ye were converted to Christ

Usually translated as

convenient, be fit

Origin

from G303 and G2240

• aná (G303)
• hḗkō (G2240)

Occurrences

Anḗkō occurs 3 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Ephesians (1), Colossians (1), Philemon (1)

• Ephesians 5:4 — Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient (ανηκοντα): but rather giving of thanks.
• Colossians 3:18 — Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit (ἀνῆκεν) in the Lord.
• Philemon 1:8 — Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient (ἀνῆκον),