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The meaning of κατώτερος

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

Definition

comparative from κάτω lower. - inferior (locally, of Hades)

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κατώτερος

Phonetickat-o'-ter-os
Transliterationkatṓteros
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

comparative from κάτω lower. - inferior (locally, of Hades)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Ephesians 4:9

(Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?

Word: κατώτερος (katṓteros)

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Most Frequent Book
Ephesians
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