The meaning of “καθότι”
Understanding kathóti reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(according, forasmuch) as, because (that). - and ὅς and τὶς - according to which certain thing, i.e. as far (or inasmuch...
καθότι
(according, forasmuch) as, because (that). - and ὅς and τὶς - according to which certain thing, i.e. as far (or inasmuch) as
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 1:7 | “And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were now well stricken in years.” Word: καθότι (kathóti) | |
| Luke 19:9 | “And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham.” Word: καθότι (kathóti) | |
| Acts 2:24 | “Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it.” Word: καθότι (kathóti) | |
| Acts 2:45 | “And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.” Word: καθότι (kathóti) | |
| Acts 4:35 | “And laid them down at the apostles’ feet: and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need.” Word: καθότι (kathóti) |