The meaning of “κατηχέω”
Understanding katēchéō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
inform, instruct, teach. - to sound down into the ears, i.e. (by implication) to indoctrinate ("catechize") or (genitive...
κατηχέω
inform, instruct, teach. - to sound down into the ears, i.e. (by implication) to indoctrinate ("catechize") or (genitive case) to apprise of
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 1:4 | “That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed.” Word: κατηχέω (katēchéō) | |
| Acts 21:21 | “And they are informed of thee, that thou teachest all the Jews which are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, saying that they ought not to circumcise their children, neither to walk after the customs.” Word: κατηχέω (katēchéō) | |
| Romans 2:18 | “And knowest his will, and approvest the things that are more excellent, being instructed out of the law;” Word: κατηχέω (katēchéō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 14:19 | “Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my voice I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue.” Word: κατηχέω (katēchéō) | |
| Galatians 6:6 | “Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.” Word: κατηχέω (katēchéō) |