Greek Word Study
The meaning of “καθέδρα”
Understanding kathédra reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
seat. - a bench (literally or figuratively)
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
καθέδρα
Phonetickath-ed'-rah
Transliterationkathédra
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
seat. - a bench (literally or figuratively)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 21:12 | “And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves,” Word: καθέδρα (kathédra) | |
| Matthew 23:2 | “Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat:” Word: καθέδρα (kathédra) | |
| Mark 11:15 | “And they come to Jerusalem: and Jesus went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves;” Word: καθέδρα (kathédra) |