Greek Word Study
The meaning of “κατακλίνω”
Understanding kataklínō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
(make) sit down (at meat). - to recline down, i.e. (specially) to take a place at table
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
κατακλίνω
Phonetickat-ak-lee'-no
Transliterationkataklínō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
(make) sit down (at meat). - to recline down, i.e. (specially) to take a place at table
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 9:14 | “For they were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, Make them sit down by fifties in a company.” Word: κατακλίνω (kataklínō) | |
| Luke 14:8 | “When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room; lest a more honourable man than thou be bidden of him;” Word: κατακλίνω (kataklínō) | |
| Luke 24:30 | “And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them.” Word: κατακλίνω (kataklínō) |