The meaning of “καθώς”
Understanding kathṓs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
according to, (according, even) as, how, when. - just (or inasmuch) as, that
καθώς
according to, (according, even) as, how, when. - just (or inasmuch) as, that
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 26:24 | “The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born.” Word: καθώς (kathṓs) | |
| Acts 10:47 | “Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?” Word: καθώς (kathṓs) | |
| Galatians 3:6 | “Even as Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.” Word: καθώς (kathṓs) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 3:4 | “For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and ye know.” Word: καθώς (kathṓs) | |
| 1 Peter 4:10 | “As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.” Word: καθώς (kathṓs) |