The meaning of “καθίστημι”

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

G2525

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

καθίστημι

Phonetickath-is'-tay-mee

Transliterationkathístēmi

Grammar Code

G:V

Greek Verb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

appoint, be, conduct, make, ordain, set. - to place down (permanently), i.e. (figuratively) to designate, constitute, convoy

Scripture References

21 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 25:21	“His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.”
Luke 12:42	“And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season?”
Acts 7:27	“But he that did his neighbour wrong thrust him away, saying, Who made thee a ruler and a judge over us?”
Romans 5:19	“For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.”
Titus 1:5	“For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee:”

Total Occurrences

21x

Most Frequent Book

Acts

Book Distribution

Matthew4

Luke3

Acts5

Romans1

Titus1

Hebrews4

James2

2 Peter1

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