Strong's Lexicon akoloutheó: To follow, to accompany Original Word: ἀκολουθέω Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word "akolouthos," meaning "a follower" or "companion." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often used in similar contexts is הלך (halak), meaning "to walk" or "to go," which also conveys the idea of following a path or way, as seen in passages like Genesis 5:24, "Enoch walked with God." Usage: The verb ἀκολουθέω (akoloutheó) primarily means "to follow" or "to accompany." In the New Testament, it is often used in the context of discipleship, where it signifies following Jesus both physically and spiritually. It implies a commitment to adhere to the teachings and lifestyle of Jesus, often involving sacrifice and a change of direction in life. Cultural and Historical Background: In the first-century Jewish context, following a rabbi or teacher was a common practice. Disciples would leave their homes and occupations to learn from and emulate their teacher. This cultural backdrop highlights the radical nature of Jesus' call to follow Him, as it demanded total allegiance and often counter-cultural decisions. The term also carried connotations of loyalty and dedication, reflecting the relationship between a master and his disciples. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom alpha (as a cop. prefix) and keleuthos (a road, way) Definition to follow NASB Translation follow (35), followed (36), following (17), follows (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 190: ἀκολουθέωἀκολουθέω, (ῶ; future ἀκολουθήσω; imperfect ἠκολούθουν; 1 aorist ἠκολούθησα; perfect ἠκολούθηκα (Mark 10:28 L T Tr WH); (from ἀκόλουθος, and this from a copulative and κέλευθος road, properly, walking the same road); 1. to follow one who precedes, join him as his attendant, accompany him: Matthew 4:25; Matthew 8:19; Matthew 9:19; Matthew 27:55; Mark 3:7; Mark 5:24 ( 2. to join one as a disciple, become or be his disciple; side with his party, (A. V. follow him): Matthew 4:20, 22; Matthew 9:9; Matthew 19:27; Mark 1:18; Mark 8:34; Luke 5:11, 27, etc.; John 8:12 (where Jesus likens himself to a torch which the disciple follows); οὐκ ἀκολούθει ἡμῖν he is not of our band of thy disciples, Mark 9:38 to cleave steadfastly to one, conform wholly to his example, in living and if need be in dying also: Matthew 10:38; Matthew 16:24; John 12:26; John 21:22. This verb is not found in the Epistles except in 1 Corinthians 10:4. As in the classics, it is joined mostly with a dative of the object; sometimes with μετά τίνος, Luke 9:49; Revelation 6:8 (Treg. marginal reading dative); From a (as a particle of union) and keleuthos (a road); properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. To accompany (specially, as a disciple) -- follow, reach. see GREEK a Englishman's Concordance Matthew 4:20 V-AIA-3PGRK: τὰ δίκτυα ἠκολούθησαν αὐτῷ NAS: they left their nets and followed Him. KJV: left [their] nets, and followed him. INT: the nets they followed him Matthew 4:22 V-AIA-3P Matthew 4:25 V-AIA-3P Matthew 8:1 V-AIA-3P Matthew 8:10 V-PPA-DMP Matthew 8:19 V-FIA-1S Matthew 8:22 V-PMA-2S Matthew 8:23 V-AIA-3P Matthew 9:9 V-PMA-2S Matthew 9:9 V-AIA-3S Matthew 9:19 V-IIA-3S Matthew 9:27 V-AIA-3P Matthew 10:38 V-PIA-3S Matthew 12:15 V-AIA-3P Matthew 14:13 V-AIA-3P Matthew 16:24 V-PMA-3S Matthew 19:2 V-AIA-3P Matthew 19:21 V-PMA-2S Matthew 19:27 V-AIA-1P Matthew 19:28 V-APA-NMP Matthew 20:29 V-AIA-3S Matthew 20:34 V-AIA-3P Matthew 21:9 V-PPA-NMP Matthew 26:58 V-IIA-3S Matthew 27:55 V-AIA-3P Strong's Greek 190 |
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