ὁδηγέωhodēgéō
to show the way (literally or figuratively (teach))
Greek (New Testament) · G3594
Meanings
to lead on one's way, to guide: with accusative of person, Matthew 15:14, Luke 6:39; id. followed by ἐπί, Revelation 7:17. Metaph., to guide, instruct, teach: Acts 8:31; followed by εἰς τ. ἀλήθειαν, John 16:13 (cf. Psalms 25:5).
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 5 times in the Bible.
- Matthew 15:14 so ignore them. They are blind guides leading the blind, and if one blind person guides another, they will both fall into a ditch.”
- Luke 6:39 Then Jesus gave the following illustration: “Can one blind person lead another? Won’t they both fall into a ditch?
- John 16:13 When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own but will tell you what he has heard. He will tell you about the future.
- Acts 8:31 The man replied, “How can I, unless someone instructs me?” And he urged Philip to come up into the carriage and sit with him.
- Revelation 7:17 For the Lamb on the throne will be their Shepherd. He will lead them to springs of life-giving water. And God will wipe every tear from their eyes.”
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.