Greek Word Study
κρατέω
kratéō
G2902
Quick Facts
Strong's Number
G2902
KJV Translations
hold (byfast)keeplay hand (hold) onobtainretaintake (by)
Derivation / Root
from G2904 (κράτος);
Definition of kratéō
κρατέω (kratéō) — to use strength, i.e. seize or retain (literally or figuratively)
Word Origin
This word comes from G2904 (κράτος); See the root word: G2904 (κράτος).
KJV Translation Variants
The Greek word κρατέω (kratéō) is translated into the following English words in the King James Version:
| English Translation | Strong's Ref |
|---|---|
| hold (by | G2902 |
| fast) | G2902 |
| keep | G2902 |
| lay hand (hold) on | G2902 |
| obtain | G2902 |
| retain | G2902 |
| take (by) | G2902 |
Translation data from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible.
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