Know the Word.

Greek word

diatēréō

διατηρέω

What it means

to watch thoroughly, i.e. to observe strictly, or to avoid wholly

to watch thoroughly, i.e. (positively and transitively) to observe strictly, or (negatively and reflexively) to avoid wholly

Where it comes from

from diá (διά) and tēréō (τηρέω)

How the King James translates it

  • kept1
  • keep1

Every place it appears 2

Luke2:51
Acts15:29