The meaning of “κατεργάζομαι”
Understanding katergázomai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
cause, to (deed), perform, work (out). - to work fully, i.e. accomplish - by implication, to finish, fashion
κατεργάζομαι
cause, to (deed), perform, work (out). - to work fully, i.e. accomplish - by implication, to finish, fashion
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 7:13 | “Was then that which is good made death unto me? God forbid. But sin, that it might appear sin, working death in me by that which is good; that sin by the commandment might become exceeding sinful.” Word: κατεργάζομαι (katergázomai) | |
| 1 Corinthians 5:3 | “For I verily, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have judged already, as though I were present, concerning him that hath so done this deed,” Word: κατεργάζομαι (katergázomai) | |
| 2 Corinthians 7:11 | “For behold this selfsame thing, that ye sorrowed after a godly sort, what carefulness it wrought in you, yea, what clearing of yourselves, yea, what indignation, yea, what fear, yea, what vehement desire, yea, what zeal, yea, what revenge! In all things ye have approved yourselves to be clear in this matter.” Word: κατεργάζομαι (katergázomai) | |
| Ephesians 6:13 | “Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.” Word: κατεργάζομαι (katergázomai) | |
| Philippians 2:12 | “Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.” Word: κατεργάζομαι (katergázomai) |