The meaning of “καθίστημι”
Understanding kathístēmi reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
appoint, be, conduct, make, ordain, set. - to place down (permanently), i.e. (figuratively) to designate, constitute, co...
καθίστημι
appoint, be, conduct, make, ordain, set. - to place down (permanently), i.e. (figuratively) to designate, constitute, convoy
Occurrences in the Bible
| 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.” Word: καθίστημι (kathístēmi) | |
| 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?” Word: καθίστημι (kathístēmi) | |
| Acts 7:27 | “But he that did his neighbour wrong thrust him away, saying, Who made thee a ruler and a judge over us?” Word: καθίστημι (kathístēmi) | |
| 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.” Word: καθίστημι (kathístēmi) | |
| 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:” Word: καθίστημι (kathístēmi) |