Greek Word Study
The meaning of “καταράομαι”
Understanding kataráomai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
middle voice from κατάρα curse. - to execrate - by analogy, to doom
G2672
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
καταράομαι
Phonetickat-ar-ah'-om-ahee
Transliterationkataráomai
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
middle voice from κατάρα curse. - to execrate - by analogy, to doom
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
6 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 25:41 | “Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:” Word: καταράομαι (kataráomai) | |
| Mark 11:21 | “And Peter calling to remembrance saith unto him, Master, behold, the fig tree which thou cursedst is withered away.” Word: καταράομαι (kataráomai) | |
| Luke 6:28 | “Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.” Word: καταράομαι (kataráomai) | |
| Romans 12:14 | “Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.” Word: καταράομαι (kataráomai) | |
| James 3:9 | “Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God.” Word: καταράομαι (kataráomai) |