Greek Word Study
The meaning of “καθέζομαι”
Understanding kathézomai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
sit. - to sit down
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
καθέζομαι
Phonetickath-ed'-zom-ahee
Transliterationkathézomai
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
sit. - to sit down
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
6 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 26:55 | “In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on me.” Word: καθέζομαι (kathézomai) | |
| Luke 2:46 | “And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions.” Word: καθέζομαι (kathézomai) | |
| John 11:20 | “Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house.” Word: καθέζομαι (kathézomai) | |
| Acts 6:15 | “And all that sat in the council, looking stedfastly on him, saw his face as it had been the face of an angel. ” Word: καθέζομαι (kathézomai) |