Greek Word Study
The meaning of “κατηγορέω”
Understanding katēgoréō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
accuse, object. - to be a plaintiff, i.e. to charge with some offence
G2723
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
κατηγορέω
Phonetickat-ay-gor-eh'-o
Transliterationkatēgoréō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
accuse, object. - to be a plaintiff, i.e. to charge with some offence
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
21 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 27:12 | “And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing.” Word: κατηγορέω (katēgoréō) | |
| Mark 15:3 | “And the chief priests accused him of many things: but he answered nothing.” Word: κατηγορέω (katēgoréō) | |
| Luke 23:10 | “And the chief priests and scribes stood and vehemently accused him.” Word: κατηγορέω (katēgoréō) | |
| John 8:6 | “This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not.” Word: κατηγορέω (katēgoréō) | |
| Acts 24:19 | “Who ought to have been here before thee, and object, if they had ought against me.” Word: κατηγορέω (katēgoréō) |