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G2023 · Greek · New Testament
ἐπιχορηγέω
epichoregeo
Verb
To Furnish; To Supply Generously; To Provide Abundantly

Definition

The Greek epichoregeo (Strong's G2023) means 'to furnish generously,' 'to supply lavishly,' or 'to provide abundantly.' It combines epi (intensive) and choregeo — originally a term for a wealthy citizen who financed a Greek theatrical chorus. By extension it meant to supply liberally, to provide beyond the minimum. The word appears in 2 Corinthians 9:10, Galatians 3:5, Colossians 2:19, 2 Peter 1:5-11.

Usage & Theological Significance

Epichoregeo carries the image of extravagant, generous provision — not reluctant minimum supply but lavish, festival-level furnishing. When Paul writes that God 'supplies (epichoregōn) the Spirit' and 'who supplies seed to the sower' (2 Corinthians 9:10, Galatians 3:5), the image is of a divine patron of extraordinary generosity. Peter uses the word repeatedly in 2 Peter 1:5-11 as a command: believers are to 'supply' virtue to faith, knowledge to virtue, self-control to knowledge — an abundant, building-upon-building provision of character. God's lavish supply of the Spirit is the model for the believer's lavish pursuit of virtue.

Key Bible Verses

2 Corinthians 9:10 He who supplies (epichoregōn) seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing.
Galatians 3:5 Does he who supplies (epichoregōn) the Spirit to you and works miracles among you do so by works of the law, or by hearing with faith?
2 Peter 1:5 For this very reason, make every effort to supplement (epichorēgēsate) your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge.
Colossians 2:19 ...holding fast to the Head, from whom the whole body, nourished and knit together through its joints and ligaments, grows with a growth that is from God.
Philippians 4:19 And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

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