The meaning of “καθίζω”
Understanding kathízō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
another (active) form for καθέζομαι continue, set, sit (down), tarry. - to seat down, i.e. set (figuratively, appoint) -...
καθίζω
another (active) form for καθέζομαι continue, set, sit (down), tarry. - to seat down, i.e. set (figuratively, appoint) - intransitively, to sit (down) - figuratively, to settle (hover, dwell)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 20:23 | “And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father.” Word: καθίζω (kathízō) | |
| Luke 16:6 | “And he said, An hundred measures of oil. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and sit down quickly, and write fifty.” Word: καθίζω (kathízō) | |
| Acts 13:14 | “But when they departed from Perga, they came to Antioch in Pisidia, and went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and sat down.” Word: καθίζω (kathízō) | |
| Ephesians 1:20 | “Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, ” Word: καθίζω (kathízō) | |
| Hebrews 10:12 | “But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;” Word: καθίζω (kathízō) |