Definition
ἀν-ήκω
(ἀνά, ἥκω), [in LXX: Joshua 23:14 (בּוֹא), 1 Samuel 27:8, Sir. prol.10, 1, 2 Mac6* ;]
prop., to have come up to; in later writers, impers. it is due, it is befitting: in ethical sense (MM, VGT, see word), Ephesians 5:4, Colossians 3:18; τὸ ἀνῆκον, Phm 8.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- Ephesians 5:4ἀνῆκεν · are out of characterNor should there be obscenity, foolish talk, or crude joking, which are out of character, but rather thanksgiving.
- Colossians 3:18ἀνῆκεν · is fittingWives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.
- Philemon 1:8ἀνῆκον · properSo although in Christ I am bold enough to order you to do what is proper,