The meaning of “κατασκευάζω”

Understanding kataskeuázō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

G2680

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

κατασκευάζω

Phonetickat-ask-yoo-ad'-zo

Transliterationkataskeuázō

Grammar Code

G:V

Greek Verb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

build, make, ordain, prepare. - to prepare thoroughly (properly, by external equipment - whereas ἑτοιμάζω refers rather to internal fitness) - by implication, to construct, create

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

10 total references

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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences

10x

Most Frequent Book

Hebrews

Book Distribution

Matthew1

Mark1

Luke2

Hebrews5

1 Peter1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Greek meaning of 'κατασκευάζω' deepen your understanding of Matthew 11:10?

Continue Studying

Expand Your Study

Full Lexicon Index

Full Lexicon Index Greek Lexicon Hebrew Lexicon Bible Quizzes Nave's Topical Bible Bible People Directory Bible Name Meanings 613 Commandments