καταδῐώκω G2614
pursue closely, follow hard after
This compound verb intensifies the simple 'pursue' with a prefix suggesting downward or thorough action. Mark 1:36 uses it for the disciples' urgent search for Jesus after he withdrew to pray—they 'hunted him down' or 'pursued him closely.' The Spanish 'siguió' (followed) and German 'verfolgen' (pursue) capture the determined tracking involved. Classical Greek uses it for close military pursuit and even for metaphorically 'chasing after' goals. The single biblical occurrence suggests eagerness and determination in the search.
Senses
1. sense 1 — Simon and his companions engage in an active, determined search for Jesus in the early morning, not a casual looking-about. The verb choice suggests the urgency and thoroughness of their pursuit—they tracked him down to his place of prayer. This aligns with the classical sense of close, relentless following. 1×
AR["تَبِعَهُ"]·ben["অনুসরণ-করল"]·DE["verfolgen"]·EN["pursued"]·FR["poursuivre"]·heb["רָדַף"]·HI["ढूँढ़ते-हुए-आये"]·ID["mengejar"]·IT["katedioxen"]·jav["nguber"]·KO["쫓아갔다"]·PT["foi-atrás-dele"]·RU["погнались-за"]·ES["siguió"]·SW["alimfuatilia"]·TR["aradı"]·urd["ڈھونڈا"]
Related Senses
H0935 1. come, arrive (Qal) (2413×)G1473 1. first person singular pronoun (2084×)H3318 1. Qal: go out, depart, come forth (891×)H7725 1. to return, come/go back (Qal) (874×)H5927 1. go up, ascend (Qal) (779×)H7971 1. to send, dispatch (Qal) (701×)G2064 1. come / arrive (physical movement toward) (588×)H5307 1. Qal: fall down physically (339×)H5375 1. Qal: to lift up, raise (330×)H5975 1. to stand, stand up (310×)H5674a 1. Qal: pass by, pass through (256×)H3381 1. Qal: to go down, descend (physical movement) (242×)G1831 1. go/come out physically (193×)H5337 1. deliver, rescue, save (Hifil) (188×)H7901 1. lie down, rest, sleep (183×)G1525 1. enter a place physically (179×)H7812 1. prostrate oneself, bow down, worship (173×)H3318 2. Hifil: bring out, lead out, take out (persons) (172×)H7725 2. to bring back, restore (Hifil) (151×)H5674a 2. Qal: cross over (134×)
BDB / Lexicon Reference
καταδῐώκω, follow hard upon, pursue closely, LXX+5th c.BC+ W., etc.: metaphorically, try to gain, Refs 2nd c.BC+ __2 search for, τινα NT __3 overdrive cattle, LXX