ἐπιχορηγέω (epichorēgeō)
epichorēgeō
to supply
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 5 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The verb epichorēgeō carries the meaning to supply or provide for someone. It appears in five New Testament verses, notably in 2 Peter, 2 Corinthians, and Galatians. The word suggests an active provision of resources, whether material needs or spiritual blessings.
Its structure combines a prefix indicating addition with a root related to furnishing or supplying. In 2 Corinthians 9:10, it describes God providing seed to the sower and bread for food. Similarly, in Galatians 3:5, Paul notes that God supplies the Spirit and works miracles among believers.
This term emphasizes the completeness of divine provision. It is not merely giving a small amount but ensuring that needs are fully met. The sources highlight its use in contexts where God’s generosity meets human dependence, offering both physical sustenance and spiritual empowerment to those who trust in Him.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word epichorēgeō paints a picture of abundant provision, far beyond a simple handout. It suggests that God actively supplies what is needed for growth and sustenance, much like a farmer receiving both seed for planting and bread for daily eating. This assurance invites us to trust that our spiritual journey is supported by His generous care.
In your life, this means recognizing that every good quality you develop comes from Him. When you strive for faith, kindness, or knowledge, you are participating in a supply line that originates with God. He does not leave you lacking; instead, He ensures you have what is necessary to grow in grace and to experience the fullness of His kingdom.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 5 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- supplying2×
- will be supplied1×
- do supplement1×
- being supplied1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- ἐπιχορηγῶν2×
- ἐπιχορηγήσατε1×
- ἐπιχορηγούμενον1×
- ἐπιχορηγηθήσεται1×
Key Verses
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II Corinthians 9:10
Now may he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food, supply and multiply your seed for sowing, and increase the fruits of your righteousness,
This verse highlights God as the source of both spiritual seeds for sowing and physical bread, showing His comprehensive care for all aspects of life.
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Galatians 3:5
He therefore who supplies the Spirit to you and does miracles among you, does he do it by the works of the law, or by hearing of faith?
Paul uses this term to emphasize that the Spirit and miracles are supplied through faith, not legalistic works, underscoring grace as the foundation of power.
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II Peter 1:5
Yes, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence; and in moral excellence, knowledge;
Here the word describes the believer's active role in adding virtues to faith, illustrating how human effort cooperates with divine supply.