The meaning of “κατήγορος”
Understanding katḗgoros reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
accuser. - against one in the assembly, i.e. a complainant at law - specially, Satan
κατήγορος
accuser. - against one in the assembly, i.e. a complainant at law - specially, Satan
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| John 8:10 | “When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee?” Word: κατήγορος (katḗgoros) | |
| Acts 24:8 | “Commanding his accusers to come unto thee: by examining of whom thyself mayest take knowledge of all these things, whereof we accuse him.” Word: κατήγορος (katḗgoros) | |
| Revelation 12:10 | “And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.” Word: κατήγορος (katḗgoros) |