Strong's G1959 · Greek
ἐπιμελέομαι
epimeléomai
Definition
to care for (physically or otherwise)
KJV: take care of
Root / derivation: middle voice from G1909 (ἐπί) and the same as G3199 (μέλω);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐπιμελέομαι across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Luke2 verses
And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.
Luke 10:35And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1959 (epimeléomai) mean?
to care for (physically or otherwise)
How many times does G1959 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1959 (ἐπιμελέομαι) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “care.”
How is epimeléomai translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1959 is rendered as “care” (2×), “of” (1×).
Where does the Greek word ἐπιμελέομαι come from?
middle voice from G1909 (ἐπί) and the same as G3199 (μέλω);