The meaning of “καταβαίνω”
Understanding katabaínō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
come (get, go, step) down, fall (down). - to descend (literally or figuratively)
καταβαίνω
come (get, go, step) down, fall (down). - to descend (literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 17:9 | “And as they came down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, saying, Tell the vision to no man, until the Son of man be risen again from the dead.” Word: καταβαίνω (katabaínō) | |
| Luke 10:31 | “And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.” Word: καταβαίνω (katabaínō) | |
| Acts 14:11 | “And when the people saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voices, saying in the speech of Lycaonia, The gods are come down to us in the likeness of men.” Word: καταβαίνω (katabaínō) | |
| Ephesians 4:10 | “He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.)” Word: καταβαίνω (katabaínō) | |
| James 1:17 | “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.” Word: καταβαίνω (katabaínō) |