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ἀξιόω

axioōto deem worthyHow to read Greek
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Definition

ἀξιόω, -ῶ

(ἄξιος), [in LXX chiefly for בְּעָא, בָּקַשׁ; frequently in Wis.1.1-16, 2 Mac ;]

(a) to deem worthy: with accusative and inf. (see MM, VGT, see word, and cf. κατ-αξιόω), Luke 7:7; id. and genitive of thing(s), 2 Thessalonians 1:11; pass. with genitive of thing(s), 1 Timothy 5:17, Hebrews 3:3; 10:29

(b) to think fit: with inf. (see M, Pr., 205), Acts 15:38; 28:22.

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

7 total
  1. Luke 7:7ἠξίωσα · I did not consider myself worthy
    That is why I did not consider myself worthy to come to You. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed.
  2. Acts 15:38ἠξίου · thought it best
    But Paul thought it best not to take him, because he had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not accompanied them in the work.
  3. Acts 28:22ἀξιοῦμεν · we consider
    But we consider your views worth hearing, because we know that people everywhere are speaking against this sect.”
  4. 2 Thessalonians 1:11ἀξιώσῃ · will count you worthy
    To this end, we always pray for you, that our God will count you worthy of His calling, and that He will powerfully fulfill your every good desire and work of faith,
  5. 1 Timothy 5:17ἀξιούσθωσαν · are worthy
    Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
  6. Hebrews 3:3ἠξίωται · has been counted worthy
    For Jesus has been counted worthy of greater glory than Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself.
  7. Hebrews 10:29ἀξιωθήσεται · deserves
    How much more severely do you think one deserves to be punished who has trampled on the Son of God, profaned the blood of the covenant that sanctified him, and insulted the Spirit of grace?