The meaning of “κατασκευάζω”
Understanding kataskeuázō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
build, make, ordain, prepare. - to prepare thoroughly (properly, by external equipment - whereas ἑτοιμάζω refers rather ...
κατασκευάζω
build, make, ordain, prepare. - to prepare thoroughly (properly, by external equipment - whereas ἑτοιμάζω refers rather to internal fitness) - by implication, to construct, create
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 11:10 | “For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.” Word: κατασκευάζω (kataskeuázō) | |
| Mark 1:2 | “As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.” Word: κατασκευάζω (kataskeuázō) | |
| Luke 7:27 | “This is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.” Word: κατασκευάζω (kataskeuázō) | |
| Hebrews 9:2 | “For there was a tabernacle made; the first, wherein was the candlestick, and the table, and the shewbread; which is called the sanctuary.” Word: κατασκευάζω (kataskeuázō) | |
| 1 Peter 3:20 | “Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water.” Word: κατασκευάζω (kataskeuázō) |