Greek Word Study
The meaning of “κατήφεια”
Understanding katḗpheia reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
heaviness. - demureness, i.e. (by implication) sadness
G2726
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
κατήφεια
Phonetickat-ay'-fi-ah
Transliterationkatḗpheia
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
heaviness. - demureness, i.e. (by implication) sadness
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| James 4:9 | “Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness.” Word: κατήφεια (katḗpheia) |