Antéchomai — G472

Definition

verb

to hold oneself opposite to, i.e. (by implication) adhere to; by extension to care for

Usually translated as

hold fast, support, hold to

Origin

from G473 and the middle voice of G2192

• antí (G473)
• échō (G2192)

Occurrences

Antéchomai occurs 4 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (1), Luke (1), 1 Thessalonians (1), Titus (1)

• Matthew 6:24 — No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold (ἀνθέξεται) to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
• Luke 16:13 — No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to (ἀνθέξεται) the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:14 — Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support (ἀντέχεσθε) the weak, be patient toward all men.
• Titus 1:9 — Holding fast (ἀντεχόμενον) the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.