Greek Word Study

The meaning of καταφεύγω

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

Definition

flee. - to flee down (away)

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Greek Text
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καταφεύγω

Phonetickat-af-yoo'-go
Transliterationkatapheúgō
Grammar Code
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Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

flee. - to flee down (away)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Acts 14:6

They were ware of it, and fled unto Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and unto the region that lieth round about:

Word: καταφεύγω (katapheúgō)
Hebrews 6:18

That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:

Word: καταφεύγω (katapheúgō)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
Acts
Book Distribution

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