Strong's #3877: parakoloutheo (pronounced par-ak-ol-oo-theh'-o)

from 3844 and 190; to follow near, i.e. (figuratively) attend (as a result), trace out, conform to:--attain, follow, fully know, have understanding.

Thayer's Greek Lexicon:

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parakoloutheō

1) to follow after

1a) so to follow one as to be always at his side

1b) to follow close, accompany

2) metaphorically

2a) to be always present, to attend one wherever he goes

2b) to follow up a thing in mind so as to attain to the knowledge of it

2b1) to understand, (compare our follow a matter up, trace its course)

2b2) to examine thoroughly, investigate

2c) to follow faithfully i.e a standard or rule, to conform one' s self to

Part of Speech: verb

Relation: from G3844 and G190

Citing in TDNT: 1:215, 33

Usage:

This word is used 4 times:

 

Mark 16:17: "And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my"
Luke 1:3: "It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee"
1 Timothy 4:6: "of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained."
2 Timothy 3:10: "But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith,"