Greek Word Study

The meaning of “καθάπερ”

Understanding katháper reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

(even, as well) as. - exactly as

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καθάπερ

Phonetickath-ap'-er
Transliterationkatháper
Grammar Code
G:CONJ
Greek Conjunction
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

(even, as well) as. - exactly as

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

13 total references
ReferenceText
Romans 12:4

“For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:”

Word: καθάπερ (katháper)
1 Corinthians 12:12

“For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ.”

Word: καθάπερ (katháper)
2 Corinthians 3:18

“But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord. ”

Word: καθάπερ (katháper)
1 Thessalonians 3:12

“And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you:”

Word: καθάπερ (katháper)
Hebrews 5:4

“And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron.”

Word: καθάπερ (katháper)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
13x
Most Frequent Book
2 Corinthians

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