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
ReferenceText
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.

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.

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.

Ephesians 4:10

He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.)

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.

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?