Greek Word Study
The meaning of “κτάομαι”
Understanding ktáomai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
a primary verb obtain, possess, provide, purchase. - to get, i.e. acquire (by any means - own)
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
κτάομαι
Phoneticktah'-om-ahee
Transliterationktáomai
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
a primary verb obtain, possess, provide, purchase. - to get, i.e. acquire (by any means - own)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
7 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 10:9 | “Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses,” Word: κτάομαι (ktáomai) | |
| Luke 21:19 | “In your patience possess ye your souls.” Word: κτάομαι (ktáomai) | |
| Acts 8:20 | “But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.” Word: κτάομαι (ktáomai) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 4:4 | “That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour;” Word: κτάομαι (ktáomai) |