προσποιέω

prospoieōto pretendHow to read Greek
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Definition

προσ-ποιέω, -ῶ

[in LXX: 1 Samuel 21:13 (14) (הָלַל hithpo.), Job 19:14, (Sir.34.30 (Sir.31.30)), Dan LXX Sus.1.11 * ;]

to make over to, add or attach to. Mid., to take to oneself, claim; hence, to pretend; with inf. (cf. Xen., Anab., iv, 3, 20), to make as if: Luke 24:28.

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Occurrences

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  1. Luke 24:28προσεποιήσατο · seemed
    As they approached the village where they were headed, He seemed to be going farther.