Strong's Greek · G433

ἀνήκω

anḗkō

convenient, be fit

Definition

to attain to, i.e. (figuratively) be proper

Derivation

from G303 (ἀνά) and G2240 (ἥκω);

Appears 3 times in Scripture

Philemon 1:8

So although in Christ I am bold enough to order you to do what is proper,

Colossians 3:18

Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.

Ephesians 5:4

Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk, or crude joking, which are out of character, but rather thanksgiving.

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Lexicon: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance (James Strong, 1890, public domain), digital edition by Open Scriptures (CC BY-SA). Verse mappings: Berean Standard Bible interlinear tables (public domain).

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