Strong's Concordance G1559

Original Word: ἐκδιώκω
Transliteration: ekdiṓkō
Phonetic Spelling: ek-dee-o'-ko
[ἐκδιώκω] from G1537 and G1377; to pursue out, i.e. expel or persecute implacably

Usages throughout the bible

Luke 11:49 - Therefore also said the wisdom of God, I will send them prophets and apostles, and some of them they shall slay and persecute: G1559

1 Thessalonians 2:15 - Who both killed the Lord Jesus, and their own prophets, and have persecuted G1559 us; and they please not God, and are contrary to all men: