Definition
ἐπι-μελεομαι, -οῦμαι
[in LXX: Genesis 44:21 (עַיִן שׂוּם) I Esther 6:27, Proverbs 27:25, Sir.30.25, 1Ma.11.37 * ;]
to take care of: with genitive, Luke 10:34-35, 1 Timothy 3:5.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- Luke 10:34ἐπεμελήθη · took careHe went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him.
- Luke 10:35Ἐπιμελήθητι · Take careThe next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Take care of him,’ he said, ‘and on my return I will repay you for any additional expense.’
- 1 Timothy 3:5ἐπιμελήσεται · [how] can he care forFor if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how can he care for the church of God?