δίωκε
dioke
pursue
a prolonged (and causative) form of a primary verb (to flee; compare the base of δειλός and διάκονος); to pursue (literally or figuratively); by implication, to persecute:--ensue, follow (after), given to, (suffer) persecute(-ion), press forward.
2 Timothy 2:22 · Word #6
Lexicon G1377
| Lemma | διώκω |
| Transliteration | diṓkō |
| Strong's | G1377 |
| In-context | pursue |
| Literal | pursue/follow |
Morphology V PRS ACT IMP 2P SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | PRS — Present — Ongoing or repeated action |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | IMP — Imperative — A command or request |
| Person | 2P — 2nd person — The one spoken to ("you") |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | διώκω |
| Strong's | G1377 |
SIBI-P1 G1377-03
be pursuing!
| Root | διώκω (diōkō) |
| Core Meanings | pursue, chase, press after, persecute, strive for, press on |
| Semantic Range | to pursue or chase physically; to persecute; to press hard after; to strive earnestly for; to pursue righteousness or peace; to harass or oppress |
| Conceptual Significance | In the biblical text, διώκω can describe both hostile pursuit (persecution) and zealous striving after what is good (such as righteousness or love). The same root thus frames a contrast between destructive pursuit of others and faithful pursuit of God’s purposes, highlighting the intensity and direction of one’s devotion. |
| Morphological Notes | Verb, present tense, active voice, imperative mood, 2nd person singular. The present imperative conveys continuous or habitual action commanded of a single addressee. |
| Rendering Rationale | The verb διώκω carries the core idea of actively chasing or pressing after someone or something. The form δίωκε is present active imperative, second person singular, which calls for an ongoing or continual action; "be pursuing!" reflects both the active force of the verb and the present imperative’s sense of sustained command directed to one person. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root διώκω (pursue, chase, press after, persecute, strive for, press on)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G1377-01 |
dediogmenoi | the having-been-pursued ones |
G1377-02 |
diochthesontai | they will be pursued |
G1377-04 |
diokeis | you are pursuing |
Word Usage (45 occurrences of G1377)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 5:10 | δεδιωγμένοι | dediogmenoi | |
| Matthew 5:11 | διώξωσιν | dioxosin | |
| Matthew 5:12 | ἐδίωξαν | edioxan |