Word study · Greek

hodēgeō

to guide, to lead along the way

Say it: hod-ayg-EH-oh (approximate)

ὁδηγέω

What it means

To lead along a road, to guide. The Ethiopian says, "How can I, unless someone explains it to me?" using this verb (8:31). It is the root of "hodegetics." Jesus uses it of the Spirit who will "guide you into all the truth" (John 16:13).

Range of meaning

  • GuideLead along the way.
  • ExplainHelp understand.

In Acts

  • Chapter 8

    "How can I, unless someone explains it to me?" (8:31).

Every verse (1)

Verses where G3594 is tagged in the Hebrew text: STEPBible Data (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0. About our sources