πανταχοῦ
pantachou
everywhere
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word πανταχοῦ (pantachou), as indicated by the Strong's number G3837, has a short definition of "everywhere." This word occurs in the Bible 7 times. The frequency of its usage suggests that it is a significant term in biblical Greek, conveying a sense of universality and ubiquity. The meaning of πανταχοῦ can be inferred from its transliteration, which implies a presence or existence across all places or spaces. Its usage in the Bible likely serves to emphasize the breadth or scope of events, actions, or circumstances. This may include the presence of God, the reach of Jesus' teachings, or the spread of the early Christian community. The relatively small number of occurrences in the Bible, while not insignificant, indicates that the concept of "everywhere" is not a dominant theme, but rather one that is selectively used to highlight particular aspects of a story or message. Further study of its context would help to shed more light on its significance and the specific connotations associated with this term.
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Occurrences in Scripture
7 total occurrences across the text
The report of him went out immediately everywhere into all the region of Galilee and its surrounding area.
Mark 16:20They went out, and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word by the signs that followed. Amen.
Luke 9:6They departed and went throughout the villages, preaching the Good News and healing everywhere.
Acts 17:30The times of ignorance therefore God overlooked. But now he commands that all people everywhere should repent,
Acts 24:3we accept it in all ways and in all places, most excellent Felix, with all thankfulness.
Acts 28:22But we desire to hear from you what you think. For, as concerning this sect, it is known to us that everywhere it is spoken against.”
1 Corinthians 4:17Because of this I have sent Timothy to you, who is my beloved and faithful child in the Lord, who will remind you of my ways which are in Christ, even as I teach everywhere in every assembly.