Strong's Lexicon hodeuó: To travel, to journey, to go on a way Original Word: ὁδεύω Word Origin: From the Greek word ὁδός (hodos), meaning "way" or "road." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of journeying or traveling is דֶּרֶךְ (derek), Strong's Hebrew 1870, which also means "way" or "path." Usage: The verb ὁδεύω (hodeuó) is used in the New Testament to describe the act of traveling or journeying, often with a sense of purpose or direction. It conveys the idea of moving along a path or road, whether literally or metaphorically. This term is used to depict physical journeys as well as spiritual or moral progress. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, travel was a significant undertaking, often fraught with challenges and dangers. Roads were the primary means of connecting cities and regions, and journeying was a common part of life for traders, pilgrims, and messengers. The concept of "the way" (hodos) held spiritual significance in early Christianity, symbolizing the path of faith and discipleship. Jesus referred to Himself as "the way" (John 14:6), emphasizing the journey of following Him. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom hodos Definition to travel NASB Translation journey (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3593: ὁδεύωὁδεύω; (ὁδός); to travel, journey: Luke 10:33. (Homer Iliad 11,569; Xenophon, an. 7, 8, 8; Josephus, Antiquities 19, 4, 2; b. j. 3, 6,3; Herodian, 7, 3, 9 (4 edition, Bekker); Plutarch, others; Tobit 6:6.) (Compare: διοδεύω, συνοδεύω.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance journey. From hodos; to travel -- journey. see GREEK hodos Forms and Transliterations οδεύης οδευων οδεύων ὁδεύων hodeuon hodeuōn hodeúon hodeúōn odeuon odeuōnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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