The meaning of “κατισχύω”

Understanding katischýō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

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Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

κατισχύω

Phonetickat-is-khoo'-o

Transliterationkatischýō

Grammar Code

G:V

Greek Verb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

prevail (against). - to overpower

Scripture References

2 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 16:18	“And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”
Luke 23:23	“And they were instant with loud voices, requiring that he might be crucified. And the voices of them and of the chief priests prevailed.”

Total Occurrences

Most Frequent Book

Matthew

Book Distribution

Matthew1

Luke1

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