Greek Word Study
The meaning of “καταφέρω”
Understanding kataphérō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
fall, give, sink down. - to bear down, i.e. (figuratively) overcome (with drowsiness) - specially, to cast a vote
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
καταφέρω
Phonetickat-af-er'-o
Transliterationkataphérō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
fall, give, sink down. - to bear down, i.e. (figuratively) overcome (with drowsiness) - specially, to cast a vote
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 20:9 | “And there sat in a window a certain young man named Eutychus, being fallen into a deep sleep: and as Paul was long preaching, he sunk down with sleep, and fell down from the third loft, and was taken up dead.” Word: καταφέρω (kataphérō) | |
| Acts 26:10 | “Which thing I also did in Jerusalem: and many of the saints did I shut up in prison, having received authority from the chief priests; and when they were put to death, I gave my voice against them. ” Word: καταφέρω (kataphérō) |