The meaning of “κρατέω”
Understanding kratéō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
hold (by, fast), keep, lay hand (hold) on, obtain, retain, take (by). - to use strength, i.e. seize or retain (literally...
κρατέω
hold (by, fast), keep, lay hand (hold) on, obtain, retain, take (by). - to use strength, i.e. seize or retain (literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 26:4 | “And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill him. ” Word: κρατέω (kratéō) | |
| Mark 9:10 | “And they kept that saying with themselves, questioning one with another what the rising from the dead should mean.” Word: κρατέω (kratéō) | |
| Luke 24:16 | “But their eyes were holden that they should not know him.” Word: κρατέω (kratéō) | |
| John 20:23 | “Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.” Word: κρατέω (kratéō) | |
| Acts 24:6 | “Who also hath gone about to profane the temple: whom we took, and would have judged according to our law.” Word: κρατέω (kratéō) |