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Lexicon :: Strong's G1670 - helkō

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ἕλκω
Transliteration
helkō (Key)
Pronunciation
hel-koo'-o
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
Probably akin to αἱρέω (G138)
Dictionary Aids

Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 2:503,227

Trench's Synonyms: xxi. σύρω, ἕλκω.

Strong’s Definitions

†ἑλκύω helkýō, hel-koo'-o; probably akin to G138; to drag (literally or figuratively):—draw. Compare G1667.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 8x

The KJV translates Strong's G1670 in the following manner: draw (8x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 8x
The KJV translates Strong's G1670 in the following manner: draw (8x).

  1. to draw, drag off

  2. metaph., to draw by inward power, lead, impel

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
†ἑλκύω helkýō, hel-koo'-o; probably akin to G138; to drag (literally or figuratively):—draw. Compare G1667.
STRONGS G1670:
ἕλκω (and in later writings ἑλκύω also [Veitch, under the word; Winer's Grammar, 86 (82)]); imperfect εἷλκον (Acts 21:30); future ἑλκύσω [ἑλκ. Rec.elz John 12:32]; 1 aorist εἵλκυσα ([infinitive (John 21:6) ἑλκύσαι Rbez elz L T WH, -κύσαι Rst G Tr]; cf. Bttm. Ausf. Spr. § 114, vol. ii., p. 171; Krüger § 40, under the word; [Lob. Paralip., p. 35f; Veitch, under the word]); from Homer down; Sept. for מָשַׁך; to draw;
1. properly: τὸ δίκτυον, John 21:6, 11; μάχαιραν, i. e. unsheathe, John 18:10 (Sophocles Ant. 1208 (1233), etc.); τινά, a person forcibly and against his will (our drag, drag off), ἔξω τοῦ ἱεροῦ, Acts 21:30; εἰς τὴν ἀγοράν, Acts 16:19; εἰς κριτήρια, James 2:6 (πρὸς τὸν δῆμον, Aristophanes eqq. 710; and in Latin, as Caesar b. g. 1, 53 (54, 4) cum trinis catenis vinctus traheretur, Livy 2, 27 cum a lictoribus jam traheretur).
2. metaphorically, to draw by inward power, lead, impel: John 6:44 (so in Greek also; as ἐπιθυμίας... ἑλκουσης ἐπὶ ἡδονάς, Plato, Phaedr., p. 238 a.; ὑπὸ τῆς ἡδονῆς ἑλκόμενοι, Aelian h. a. 6, 31; likewise 4 Macc. 14:13; 15:8 (4 Macc 15:11). trahit sua quemque voluptas, Vergil, ecl. 2, 65); πάντας ἑλκύσω πρὸς ἐμαυτόν, I by my moral, my spiritual, influence will win over to myself the hearts of all, John 12:32. Cf. Meyer on John 6:44; [Trench, § 21, Compare: ἐξέλκω.]

Related entry:
ἑλκύω, see ἕλκω.
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Ecclesiastes
2
John
6:44; 6:44; 12:32; 12:32; 18:10; 21:6; 21:6; 21:11
Acts
16:19; 21:30; 21:30
James
2:6

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G1670 matches the Greek ἕλκω (helkō),
which occurs 16 times in 16 verses in the LXX Greek.

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“He sent from on high, He took me;

He drew me out of many waters.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 20:28 -

“The increase of his house will depart;

His possessions will flow away in the day of His anger.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 28:18 -

“Coral and crystal are not to be mentioned;

And the acquisition of wisdom is above that of pearls.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 39:10 -

“Can you bind the wild ox in a furrow with [fn]ropes,

Or will he harrow the valleys after you?

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 10:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 10:9 -

He lies in wait in a hiding place as a lion in his [fn]lair;

He lies in wait to catch the afflicted;

He catches the afflicted when he draws him into his net.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:131

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:131 -

I opened my mouth wide and panted,

For I longed for Your commandments.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 25:20 -

Like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar on [fn]soda,

Is he who sings songs to [fn]an aching heart.

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Unchecked Copy Box Ecc 1:5

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 1:5 -

Also, the sun rises and the sun sets;

And [fn]hastening to its place it rises there again.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 2:3 - I explored with my heart how to [fn]stimulate my [fn]body with wine—while my heart was guiding me wisely—and how to seize simpleminded folly, until I could see where is this good for the sons of men in what they do under heaven the few days of their lives.

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Unchecked Copy BoxSng 1:4 -

“Draw me after you and let us run together!

The king has brought me into his chambers.”

“[fn]We will rejoice in you and be glad;

We will [fn]extol your love more than wine.

Rightly do they love you.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 10:15

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 10:15 -

Is the axe to boast itself over the one who chops with it?

Is the saw to magnify itself over the one who wields it?

That would be like a rod wielding those who lift it,

Or like a staff lifting him who is not wood.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJer 14:6 -

“The wild donkeys stand on the bare heights;

They pant for air like jackals;

Their eyes fail

For there is no vegetation.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 38:13

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 38:13 - So they pulled Jeremiah up with the ropes and brought him up from the cistern, and Jeremiah stayed in the court of the guard.

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Unchecked Copy BoxDan 7:10 -

“A river of fire was flowing

And coming out from before Him;

Thousands upon thousands were attending Him,

And myriads upon myriads were standing before Him;

The court sat,

And the books were opened.

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Unchecked Copy Box Hab 1:15

Unchecked Copy BoxHab 1:15 -

The Chaldeans bring all of them up with a hook,

Drag them away with their net,

And gather them together in their fishing net.

Therefore they are glad and rejoice.

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