ἐκδιώκω ekdiṓkō

Meaning

to pursue out, i.e. expel or persecute implacably

In the King James Version: persecute

Derivation: from G1537 (ἐκ) and G1377 (διώκω);

Where it is used

• 1 Thessalonians 2:15 who killed both the Lord Jesus and their own prophets and drove us out as well. They are displeasing to God and hostile to all men,