The meaning of “κάθημαι”
Understanding káthēmai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
dwell, sit (by, down). - and (to sit - akin to the base of ἑδραῖος) - to sit down - figuratively, to remain, reside
κάθημαι
dwell, sit (by, down). - and (to sit - akin to the base of ἑδραῖος) - to sit down - figuratively, to remain, reside
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 23:22 | “And he that shall swear by heaven, sweareth by the throne of God, and by him that sitteth thereon.” Word: κάθημαι (káthēmai) | |
| Mark 5:15 | “And they come to Jesus, and see him that was possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.” Word: κάθημαι (káthēmai) | |
| Luke 18:35 | “And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging:” Word: κάθημαι (káthēmai) | |
| John 9:8 | “The neighbours therefore, and they which before had seen him that he was blind, said, Is not this he that sat and begged?” Word: κάθημαι (káthēmai) | |
| Acts 8:28 | “Was returning, and sitting in his chariot read Esaias the prophet.” Word: κάθημαι (káthēmai) |