Strong's Lexicon hodégeó: To lead, to guide, to show the way Original Word: ὁδηγέω Word Origin: From the Greek words ὁδός (hodos, meaning "way" or "path") and ἡγέομαι (hēgeomai, meaning "to lead" or "to guide"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H5148 נָחָה (nachah): To lead, guide - H3384 יָרָה (yarah): To teach, instruct, direct Usage: The verb ὁδηγέω (hodégeó) is used in the New Testament to describe the act of leading or guiding someone along a path or in a particular direction. It often implies providing direction or instruction, whether physically, morally, or spiritually. The term can be used both in a literal sense, such as guiding someone along a road, and in a metaphorical sense, such as guiding someone in truth or wisdom. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, travel was often fraught with danger and uncertainty, making the role of a guide crucial. A guide would be someone knowledgeable about the terrain, capable of leading others safely to their destination. In a spiritual context, guides were seen as those who could lead others in understanding and living according to divine truth. The concept of guidance was deeply embedded in Jewish and early Christian thought, where leaders, prophets, and teachers were expected to guide the people in the ways of God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom hodégos Definition to lead, guide, teach NASB Translation guide (3), guides (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3594: ὁδηγέωὁδηγέω, ὁδήγω; future ὁδηγήσω; 1 aorist subjunctive 3 person singular ὁδηγήσῃ; (ὁδηγός, which see); the Sept. chiefly for נָחָה, also for הִדְרִיך, הולִיך, etc.; a. properly, to be a guide, lead on one's way, to guide: τινα, Matthew 15:14; Luke 6:39; τινα ἐπί τί, Revelation 7:17; (Aeschylus, Euripides, Diodorus, Alciphron, Babrius, others). b. tropically, to be a guide or teacher; to give guidance to: τινα, Acts 8:31 (Plutarch, mor. 954 b.); εἰς τήν ἀλήθειαν, John 16:13 (R G L Tr WH text (see below)) (ὁδήγησόν με ἐπί τήν ἀλήθειαν σου καί δίδαξόν με, Psalm 24:5 From hodegos; to show the way (literally or figuratively (teach)) -- guide, lead. see GREEK hodegos Englishman's Concordance Matthew 15:14 V-PSA-3SGRK: τυφλὸν ἐὰν ὁδηγῇ ἀμφότεροι εἰς NAS: a blind man guides a blind man, KJV: if the blind lead the blind, both INT: blind if lead both into Luke 6:39 V-PNA John 16:13 V-FIA-3S Acts 8:31 V-FIA-3S Revelation 7:17 V-FIA-3S Strong's Greek 3594 |
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