Greek Word Study
The meaning of “καταχθόνιος”
Understanding katachthónios reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
under the earth. - subterranean, i.e. infernal (belonging to the world of departed spirits)
G2709
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
καταχθόνιος
Phonetickat-akh-thon'-ee-os
Transliterationkatachthónios
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
under the earth. - subterranean, i.e. infernal (belonging to the world of departed spirits)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Philippians 2:10 | “That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;” Word: καταχθόνιος (katachthónios) |