Strong’s G4389

προτρέπω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

protrepó

Pronunciation

pro-TREP-o

Definition

To urge, to encourage, to incite, to persuade

Meaning

I encourage, exhort, persuade.

Usage

The verb "protrepó" is used to describe the act of urging or encouraging someone to take a particular course of action. It implies a forward movement or direction, often with a sense of persuasion or incitement. In the context of the New Testament, it is used to describe the encouragement or exhortation given to believers to live according to the teachings of Christ and to pursue righteousness.

Bible references

Acts 18:27