Skip to content
The Historic Faith
Strong's Concordance
Greek Word Study

Strong's G1907 ἐπέχω (epecho)

Epecho means “hold upon” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1907 — haddabar (“counsellor”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G1907
Language Greek
Linked Usages 28
Books 13

Strong's G1907 Quick Answer

Strong's G1907 ἐπέχω (epecho) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. epecho (ep-ekh'-o) v. 1. to hold upon 2. (by implication) to retain It has 28 linked Bible usages across 13 books. Visible English usage signals include holding and take. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
epecho (ep-ekh'-o) v. 1. to hold upon 2. (by implication) to retain
Usage
28 linked usages
Books
13 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
holding and take

Meaning and Definition

epecho (ep-ekh'-o) v. 1. to hold upon 2. (by implication) to retain 3. (by extension) to detain 4. (with implication) to pay attention to {with implication, G3563 is implied} [from G1909 and G2192] KJV: give (take) heed unto, hold forth, mark, stay Root(s): G1909, G2192 See also: G3563

Original Word
ἐπέχω
Transliteration
epecho
Derivation
Root: ἔχω R1: 1909 R2: 2192
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1907. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

to hold fast/out

Usage: ἐπ-έχω [in LXX for חָדַל, etc.; also Sir.8:1 34:2, 2Ma.5:25 2Mac 9:25, al. ;] __1. to hold upon. __2. Like παρέχω (as in Hom., al.), to hold out, offer: λόγον ζωῆς, Php.2:16. __3. to hold or direct towards, Sc.νοῦν; __(a) absol., to intend, purpose; __(b) to observe, give attention to (see MM, Exp., xiv): before πῶς, Luk.14:7; with dative of person(s), Act.3:5, 1Ti.4:16. __4. to stay, wait: Act.19:22 (in legal phrase, MM, Exp., l.with).† (AS)

STEPBible · Tyndale House, Cambridge · CC BY 4.0

How Strong's G1907 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render epecho, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

How Strong's G1907 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and New 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 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 12 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 G1907 (ἐπέχω) appears 23 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

Read the full Greek Septuagint interlinear with Strong's →

Strong's G1907 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 G1907 in the New Testament

5 indexed usages in New Testament.

Luke 14:7 KJV

And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms; saying unto them.

Acts 3:5 KJV

And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them.

Acts 19:22 KJV

So he sent into Macedonia two of them that ministered unto him, Timotheus and Erastus; but he himself stayed in Asia for a season.

Strong's G1907 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

12 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Genesis 8:10 Septuagint / Brenton

And having waited yet seven other days, he again sent forth the dove from the ark.

Genesis 8:12 Septuagint / Brenton

And having waited yet seven other days, he again sent forth the dove, and she did not return to him again anymore.

Judges 20:28 Septuagint / Brenton

and Phinehas the son of Eleazar the son of Aaron stood before it in those days; and the children of Israel inquired of the Lord, saying, Shall we yet again go forth to fight with our brethren the sons of Benjamin? and the Lord said, Go up, tomorrow I will give them into your hands.

Strong's G1907 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

11 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

2 Maccabees 5:25 Septuagint / Brenton

who coming to Jerusalem, and pretending peace, did forbear till the holy day of the Sabbath, when taking the Jews keeping holy day, he commanded his men to arm themselves.

2 Maccabees 9:25 Septuagint / Brenton

Again, considering how that the princes that are borderers and neighbors unto my kingdom wait for opportunities, and expect what shall be the event, I have appointed my son Antiochus king, whom I often committed and commended unto many of you, when I went up into the high provinces; to whom I have written as followeth:

Wisdom of Sirach 5:1 Septuagint / Brenton

Set not thy heart upon thy goods; And say not, I have enough for my life.

Usage Excerpts

First 28 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1907.

Genesis 8:10 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And having waited yet seven other days, he again sent forth the dove from the ark.
Genesis 8:12 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And having waited yet seven other days, he again sent forth the dove, and she did not return to him again anymore.
Judges 20:28 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
and Phinehas the son of Eleazar the son of Aaron stood before it in those days; and the children of Israel inquired of the Lord, saying, Shall we yet again go forth to fight with our brethren the sons of Benjamin? and the Lord said, Go up, tomorrow I will give them into your hands.
3 Kingdoms 22:6 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the king of Israel gathered all the prophets together, about four hundred men; and the king said to them, Shall I go up to Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall I forbear? and they said, Go up, and the Lord will surely give it into the hands of the king.
3 Kingdoms 22:15 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And he came to the king: and the king said to him, Micaiah, shall I go up to Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall I forbear? and he said, Go up, and the Lord shall deliver it into the hand of the king.
4 Kingdoms 4:24 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And she saddled the ass, and said to her servant, Be quick, proceed: spare not on my account to ride, unless I shall tell thee. Go, and thou shalt proceed, and come to the man of God to Mount Carmel.
2 Chronicles 18:5 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the king of Israel gathered the prophets, four hundred men, and said to them, Shall I go to Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And they said, Go up, and God shall deliver it into the hands of the king.
2 Chronicles 18:14 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And he came to the king, and the king said to him, Micaiah, shall I go up to Ramoth-gilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And he said, Go up, and thou shalt prosper, and they shall be given into your hands.
Job 18:2 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
How long wilt thou continue? Forbear, that we also may speak.
Job 27:8 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For what is the hope of the ungodly, that he holds to it? Will he indeed trust in the Lord and be saved?
Job 30:26 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
But I, when I waited for good things, Behold, days of evils came the more upon me.
Jeremiah 6:11 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And I allowed my wrath to come to the full, yet I kept it in, and did not utterly destroy them: I will pour it out on the children without, and on the assembly of young men together: for man and woman shall be taken together, the old man with him that is full of days.
Luke 14:7 New Testament, KJV
And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms; saying unto them.
Acts 3:5 New Testament, KJV
And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them.
Acts 19:22 New Testament, KJV
So he sent into Macedonia two of them that ministered unto him, Timotheus and Erastus; but he himself stayed in Asia for a season.
Philippians 2:16 New Testament, KJV
Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.
1 Timothy 4:16 New Testament, KJV
Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.
2 Maccabees 5:25 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
who coming to Jerusalem, and pretending peace, did forbear till the holy day of the Sabbath, when taking the Jews keeping holy day, he commanded his men to arm themselves.
2 Maccabees 9:25 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Again, considering how that the princes that are borderers and neighbors unto my kingdom wait for opportunities, and expect what shall be the event, I have appointed my son Antiochus king, whom I often committed and commended unto many of you, when I went up into the high provinces; to whom I have written as followeth:
Wisdom of Sirach 5:1 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Set not thy heart upon thy goods; And say not, I have enough for my life.
Wisdom of Sirach 5:8 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Set not thy heart upon goods unjustly gotten; For they shall not profit thee in the day of calamity.
Wisdom of Sirach 13:11 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Affect not to be made equal unto him in talk, And believe not his many words: For with much communication will he tempt thee, And smiling upon thee will get out thy secrets:
Wisdom of Sirach 15:4 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
He shall be stayed upon her, and shall not be moved; And shall rely upon her, and shall not be confounded.
Wisdom of Sirach 16:3 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Trust not thou in their life, Neither respect their multitude: For one that is just is better than a thousand; And better it is to die without children, than to have them that are ungodly.
Wisdom of Sirach 34:2 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Watching care will not let a man slumber, As a sore disease breaketh sleep.
Wisdom of Sirach 34:15 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Judge of thy neighbor by thyself: And be discreet in every point.
Wisdom of Sirach 35:11 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Rise up betimes, and be not the last; But get thee home without delay.
Wisdom of Sirach 37:11 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Neither consult with a woman touching her of whom she is jealous; Neither with a coward in matters of war; Nor with a merchant concerning exchange; Nor with a buyer of selling; Nor with an envious man of thankfulness; Nor with an unmerciful man touching kindness; Nor with the slothful for any work; Nor with a hireling for a year of finishing work; Nor with an idle servant of much business: Hearken not unto these in any matter of counsel.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1907, grouped by book.

Genesis 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Judges 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
3 Kingdoms 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
4 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 Chronicles 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Job 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Jeremiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
Acts 2 usages, New Testament
Philippians 1 usage, New Testament
1 Timothy 1 usage, New Testament
2 Maccabees 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 9 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G1907 FAQ

What does epecho (ἐπέχω) mean?

Epecho (Strong's G1907) is a Greek word most simply glossed "hold upon". epecho (ep-ekh'-o) v. 1. to hold upon 2. (by implication) to retain

How many times is epecho (ἐπέχω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 28 linked usages for Strong's G1907 across 13 books.

Where can I study epecho (ἐπέχω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1907 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate epecho (ἐπέχω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as holding and take. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G1907 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 12 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 11 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1907, with linked reader references where each row is available.