Imitate
Holman Bible Dictionary [1]
1 Thessalonians 2:14 1 Thessalonians 1:6 Philippians 3:17 2 Thessalonians 3:9 2 Thessalonians 3:6 2 Thessalonians 3:10 1 Corinthians 4:16-17 1 Corinthians 11:1 1 Corinthians 10:23-33 Ephesians 5:1 Ephesians 4:25-32 1 Corinthians 4:14-16 Ephesians 5:1
Hebrews urges imitation of the faithfulness and patient endurance of those who inherited the promises ( Hebrews 6:12 ) and the faithfulness of church leaders ( Hebrews 13:7 ). The command of 3 John 1:11 is general, though specific examples of good (Demetrius) and bad (Diotrephes) are in view.
Webster's Dictionary [2]
(1): ( v. t.) To produce a semblance or likeness of, in form, character, color, qualities, conduct, manners, and the like; to counterfeit; to copy.
(2): ( v. t.) To follow as a pattern, model, or example; to copy or strive to copy, in acts, manners etc.
(3): ( v. t.) To resemble (another species of animal, or a plant, or inanimate object) in form, color, ornamentation, or instinctive habits, so as to derive an advantage thereby; sa, when a harmless snake imitates a venomous one in color and manner, or when an odorless insect imitates, in color, one having secretion offensive to birds.
