Greek Word Study
The meaning of “κατηγορία”
Understanding katēgoría reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
accusation (X -ed). - a complaint ("category"), i.e. criminal charge
G2724
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
κατηγορία
Phonetickat-ay-gor-ee'-ah
Transliterationkatēgoría
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
accusation (X -ed). - a complaint ("category"), i.e. criminal charge
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 6:7 | “And the scribes and Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabbath day; that they might find an accusation against him.” Word: κατηγορία (katēgoría) | |
| John 18:29 | “Pilate then went out unto them, and said, What accusation bring ye against this man?” Word: κατηγορία (katēgoría) | |
| 1 Timothy 5:19 | “Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.” Word: κατηγορία (katēgoría) |