Strong's #1559: ekdioko (pronounced ek-dee-o'-ko)

from 1537 and 1377; to pursue out, i.e. expel or persecute implacably:--persecute.

Thayer's Greek Lexicon:

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ekdiōkō

1) to drive out, banish

2) to pursue

2a) to persecute, oppress with calamities

Part of Speech: verb

Relation: from G1537 and G1377

Usage:

This word is used 2 times:

 

Luke 11:49: "and some of them they shall slay and persecute:"
1 Thessalonians 2:15: "and their own prophets, and have persecuted us; and they please"