King James Bible Dictionary

to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively (of time) gone by)

1. to be behind, follow after, pursue, persecute, run after

a. (Qal)

1. to pursue, put to flight, chase, dog, attend closely upon

2. to persecute, harass (fig)

3. to follow after, aim to secure (fig)

4. to run after (a bribe) (fig)

b. (Niphal)

1. to be pursued

2. one pursued (participle)

c. (Piel) to pursue ardently, aim eagerly to secure, pursue

d. (Pual) to be pursued, be chased away

e. (Hiphil) to pursue, chase