The meaning of “κρατέω”

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

G2902

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

κρατέω

Phonetickrat-eh'-o

Transliterationkratéō

Grammar Code

G:V

Greek Verb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

hold (by, fast), keep, lay hand (hold) on, obtain, retain, take (by). - to use strength, i.e. seize or retain (literally or figuratively)

Scripture References

46 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 26:4	“And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill him. ”
Mark 9:10	“And they kept that saying with themselves, questioning one with another what the rising from the dead should mean.”
Luke 24:16	“But their eyes were holden that they should not know him.”
John 20:23	“Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.”
Acts 24:6	“Who also hath gone about to profane the temple: whom we took, and would have judged according to our law.”

Total Occurrences

46x

Most Frequent Book

Mark

Book Distribution

Matthew12

Mark15

Luke2

John1

Acts4

Colossians1

2 Thessalonians1

Hebrews2

Revelation8

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