ἀντέχω
än-te'-khō
verb
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From ἀντί (G473) and the middle voice of ἔχω (G2192)
from G473 and the middle voice of G2192; to hold oneself opposite to, i.e. (by implication) adhere to; by extension to care for:—hold fast, hold to, support.
Outline
- to hold before or against, hold back, withstand, endure
- to keep one's self directly opposite to any one, hold to him firmly, cleave to, paying heed to him