ἐδίωξαν
edioxan
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.
Matthew 5:12 · Word #14
Lexicon G1377
| Lemma | διώκω |
| Transliteration | diṓkō |
| Strong's | G1377 |
Morphology V AOR ACT IND 3P PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | AOR — Aorist — Simple occurrence, often past |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | IND — Indicative — States a fact or reality |
| Person | 3P — 3rd person — The one spoken about ("he/she/it/they") |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | διώκω |
| Strong's | G1377 |
SIBI-P1 G1377-24
they were pursuing
| Root | διώκω (diōkō) |
| Core Meanings | to pursue, chase, press after, persecute, strive for |
| Semantic Range | to chase physically, to pursue an enemy, to persecute or harass, to press after or strive for a goal, to seek earnestly |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical usage, διώκω often describes hostile pursuit of the righteous (persecution), but can also denote zealous striving for righteousness or spiritual goals. The term conveys intensity and determination, whether in opposition or devotion. |
| Morphological Notes | Verb; imperfect tense (past ongoing/repeated action), active voice, indicative mood, 3rd person plural — "they were ...". |
| Rendering Rationale | The verb διώκω fundamentally means "to pursue" or "to chase," whether physically or figuratively. The imperfect active indicative (3rd person plural) denotes continuous or repeated action in past time, so "they were pursuing" preserves both the root idea of active pursuit and the ongoing past aspect indicated by the imperfect tense. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root διώκω (to pursue, chase, press after, persecute, strive for)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G1377-01 |
dediogmenoi | the having-been-pursued ones |
G1377-02 |
diochthesontai | they will be pursued |
G1377-03 |
dioke | be 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 |