ΕΓΚΟΛΛΑΩ, εγκολλαω
EGKOLLAŌ, egkollaō
Sounds Like: eng-kol-LAH-oh
Translations: to glue, to glue on, to join, to join oneself to, to cleave to, to cling to
From the root: ΕΓΚΟΛΛΑΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This word is a compound verb formed from the preposition 'εν' (en), meaning 'in' or 'on', and the verb 'κολλάω' (kollao), meaning 'to glue' or 'to join'. It describes the action of firmly attaching or joining something to another, as if by gluing. Metaphorically, it can mean to cleave or cling to someone or something, indicating a strong bond or adherence. It is often used to describe a close relationship or a firm commitment.
Inflection: Infinitive, Present Active
Strong’s number: G1472 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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- ΕΝΚΟΛΛΗΘΗΣΕΤΑΙ — will be grafted in, will be joined, will be united
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