Word Study

The meaning of καθίζω

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

G2523
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance

καθίζω

Phonetickath-id'-zo
Transliterationkathízō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

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)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

46 total references
ReferenceText
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.

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.

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.

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,

Hebrews 10:12

But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
46x
Most Frequent Book
Acts
Book Distribution
Matthew8
Mark8
Luke8
John3
Acts9
1 Corinthians2
Ephesians1
2 Thessalonians1
Hebrews4
Revelation2

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Greek meaning of 'καθίζω' deepen your understanding of Matthew 20:23?