Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to resemble
Usage: εἴκω (obsolete pres.), see: ἔοικα Transcriber note: This form does not occur in Abbott-Smith. It should be on p. 158.. (AS)
Strong's Number
G1503
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
7
Books
4
Strong's G1503 Quick Answer
Strong's G1503 εἴκω (eiko) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. eiko (ei'-ko) v. 1. to resemble [apparently a primary verb (perhaps akin to G1502 through the idea of faintness as a copy)] It has 7 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include over, seems, words, vain, and man. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- eiko (ei'-ko) v. 1. to resemble [apparently a primary verb (perhaps akin to G1502 through the idea of faintness as a copy)]
- Usage
- 7 linked usages
- Books
- 4 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- over, seems, words, vain, and man
Meaning and Definition
eiko (ei'-ko) v. 1. to resemble [apparently a primary verb (perhaps akin to G1502 through the idea of faintness as a copy)] KJV: be like See also: G1502
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1503. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
English Usage Signals
Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.
over
seems
words
vain
man
ask
like
these
verily
would
heavier
than
How Strong's G1503 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, New Testament, and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha with 3 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G1503 (εἴκω) appears 5 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 4 Maccabees 1:6 — εἶξαι
- Job 6:3 — ἔοικεν
- Job 6:25 — ἔοικεν
- Wisdom of Solomon 7:26 — εἰκὼν
- Wisdom of Solomon 18:25 — εἶξεν
Strong's G1503 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G1503 in the New Testament
2 indexed usages in New Testament.
But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass:
Strong's G1503 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
Strong's G1503 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
3 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
For reasoning does not rule over its own affections, but over such as are contrary to justice, and manliness, and temperance, and prudence; and yet over these, so as to withstand, without destroying them.
For she is the brightness of the everlasting light, The unspotted mirror of the power of God, And the image of his goodness.
Unto these the destroyer gave place, and they were afraid of them: For it was enough that they only tasted of the wrath.
Usage Excerpts
First 7 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1503.
And verily they would be heavier than the sand by the seashore: But, as it seems, my words are vain.
But as it seems, the words of a true man are vain, Because I do not ask strength of you.
But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass:
For reasoning does not rule over its own affections, but over such as are contrary to justice, and manliness, and temperance, and prudence; and yet over these, so as to withstand, without destroying them.
For she is the brightness of the everlasting light, The unspotted mirror of the power of God, And the image of his goodness.
Unto these the destroyer gave place, and they were afraid of them: For it was enough that they only tasted of the wrath.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1503, grouped by book.
James 2 usages, New Testament
4 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Solomon 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G1503 FAQ
What does eiko (εἴκω) mean?
Eiko (Strong's G1503) is a Greek word most simply glossed "be like". eiko (ei'-ko) v. 1. to resemble [apparently a primary verb (perhaps akin to G1502 through the idea of faintness as a copy)]
How many times is eiko (εἴκω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 7 linked usages for Strong's G1503 across 4 books.
Where can I study eiko (εἴκω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1503 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate eiko (εἴκω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as over, seems, words, vain, man, and ask. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G1503 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 3 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1503, with linked reader references where each row is available.