Greek Word Study
κατέχω
katéchō
G2722
Quick Facts
Strong's Number
G2722
KJV Translations
havehold (fast)keep (in memory)letX make towardpossessretainseize onstaytakewithhold
Derivation / Root
from G2596 (κατά) and G2192 (ἔχω);
Definition of katéchō
κατέχω (katéchō) — to hold down (fast), in various applications (literally or figuratively)
Word Origin
This word comes from G2596 (κατά) and G2192 (ἔχω); See the root words: G2596 (κατά), G2192 (ἔχω).
KJV Translation Variants
The Greek word κατέχω (katéchō) is translated into the following English words in the King James Version:
| English Translation | Strong's Ref |
|---|---|
| have | G2722 |
| hold (fast) | G2722 |
| keep (in memory) | G2722 |
| let | G2722 |
| X make toward | G2722 |
| possess | G2722 |
| retain | G2722 |
| seize on | G2722 |
| stay | G2722 |
| take | G2722 |
| withhold | G2722 |
Translation data from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible.
Related Greek Words
Words sharing the same root or derived from κατέχω.
κατά
katá
G2596
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
ἔχω
échō
G2192
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
ἀκατάσχετος
akatáschetos
G183
unrestrainable
κατάσχεσις
katáschesis
G2697
a holding down, i.e. occupancy
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