The meaning of “κατά”
Understanding katá reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a primary particle about, according as (to), after, against, (when they were) X alone, among, and, X apart, (even, like)...
κατά
a primary particle about, according as (to), after, against, (when they were) X alone, among, and, X apart, (even, like) as (concerning, pertaining to touching), X aside, at, before, beyond, by, to the charge of, (charita-)bly, concerning, + covered, (dai-)ly, down, every, (+ far more) exceeding, X more excellent, for, from … to, godly, in(-asmuch, divers, every, -to, respect of), … by, after the manner of, + by any means, beyond (out of) measure, X mightily, more, X natural, of (up-)on (X part), out (of every), over against, (+ your) X own, + particularly, so, through(-oughout, -oughout every), thus, (un-)to(-gether, -ward), X uttermost, where(-by), with. - (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 14:23 | “And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone.” Word: κατά (katá) | |
| Romans 8:13 | “For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live.” Word: κατά (katá) | |
| Philippians 3:6 | “Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless.” Word: κατά (katá) | |
| 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: κατά (katá) | |
| 2 Peter 3:13 | “Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.” Word: κατά (katá) |