Word Study
The meaning of “καταβαίνω”
Understanding katabaínō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
G2597
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
καταβαίνω
Phonetickat-ab-ah'-ee-no
Transliterationkatabaínō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
come (get, go, step) down, fall (down). - to descend (literally or figuratively)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
80 total references
Usage Statistics
Total Occurrences
80x
Most Frequent Book
Acts
Book Distribution
Matthew10
Mark6
Luke12
John18
Acts19
Romans1
Ephesians2
1 Thessalonians1
James1
Revelation10
Devotional Reflection
How does the original Greek meaning of 'καταβαίνω' deepen your understanding of Matthew 17:9?