Greek Word Study
The meaning of “κολλάω”
Understanding kolláō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
cleave, join (self), keep company. - to glue, i.e. (passively or reflexively) to stick (figuratively)
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
κολλάω
Phonetickol-lah'-o
Transliterationkolláō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
cleave, join (self), keep company. - to glue, i.e. (passively or reflexively) to stick (figuratively)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
10 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 15:15 | “And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine.” Word: κολλάω (kolláō) | |
| Acts 9:26 | “And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the disciples: but they were all afraid of him, and believed not that he was a disciple.” Word: κολλάω (kolláō) | |
| Romans 12:9 | “Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.” Word: κολλάω (kolláō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 6:17 | “But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit.” Word: κολλάω (kolláō) |